so that as Scripture says, He that glories, let him glory in the Lord.

According to the grace of God vouchsafed me, like a skillful master-builder, I have laid a foundation; but another will be building upon it. Let each take heed how he builds on it.

Let no one deceive himself. If any one of you supposes that he is wise in the philosophy of the present age, let him become foolish, so that he may be wise.

So let no one make boast in men. For all things are yours;

Let any man look upon us as servants of Christ, and stewards of the secret truths of God.

So let us keep the unending feast, not with any old leaven, neither with leaven of malice and vice, but with unleavened bread of sincerity and truth.

"All things are lawful for me"? Yes, but not all things are good for me. "All things are lawful for me"? Yes, but I will not let myself be enslaved by the power of any.

but because there is so much immorality let each man have his own wife; and let each women have her own husband.

Let the husband give his wife her due, and likewise the wife her husband. The wife is not mistress of her own person,

If, however, they are not exercising self-control, by all means let them marry; for marriage is better than the fever of passion.

(or if she has already left him let her either remain as she is, or be reconciled to him), and also that a husband is not to put away his wife.

To the rest it is I who am speaking, not the Lord. If any brother has a wife who is not a believer, if he is willing to live with her, let him not send her away.

And a woman whose husband is not a believer, if he is willing to live with her, let her not separate from him.

But if the unbelieving partner be determined to leave, separation let it be. In such cases the believing husband or wife is not under bondage. But it is into peace that God has called us.

Only whatever be the lot in life to which God has assigned each one??nd whatever the condition in which he was living when God called him??n that let him continue. Such is the rule I give in all the churches.

So, was any man called, being circumcised? Let him not become uncircumcised. Was any man called when he was uncircumcised? Let him not be circumcised.

Whatever be the condition of life in which he was called, in that let him continue.

Were you called in slavery? Let not that trouble you; but if you can become free make use of the opportunity.

Where each man stood when he was called, there, brothers, let him stay, close to God.

Indeed, brothers, the time that remains to us has been shortened; so let those who have wives live as if they had none,

let those who weep be as though they did not weep, those who rejoice as though they did not rejoice, those who buy as though they did not possess,

If, however, a father feels that he is not treating his virgin daughter in a seemly manner, in leaving her unmarried beyond the flower of her age, and so the matter is urgent, let him do what she desires; he commits no sin. Let the marriage take place.

But for my part, I have never availed myself of any of these rights. I do not say this to bring it about in my own case. I would rather die than let any one make void this boast of mine.

So then let him who imagines that he is standing so securely beware lest he fall.

No temptation has overtaken you that is beyond man's power; but God is faithful, who will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear, but will, with every temptation, provide the way of escape also, so that you may be able to withstand.

Let not each one be always seeking his own, but rather his neighbor's good.

If a woman does not wear a veil, let her also cut off her hair; now if it is a disgrace for a woman to have her hair cut off or her head shaved, let her be veiled.

If, however, any one is inclined to be disputatious regarding such a custom, let him know that neither I nor the churches of God hold to such a custom.

Let each man scrutinize himself, and thus let him eat of the bread and drink of the cup.

If any one is hungry, let him eat at home, so that your meetings do not bring condemnation upon you. The other matters I will adjust when I come.

There are, let us say, so many languages in the world, and none without its meaning.

So let him who speaks with tongues pray that he may interpret.

What follows, then, brothers? Whenever you meet together, each contributes something; a psalm, a sermon, a revelation, a tongue, an interpretation. Let all be done for edification.

If any one speaks in an unknown tongue, let it be by two, or at the most by three, and that in turn, and let some one interpret.

But if there is no one to interpret, let them keep silence in the church, and speak to themselves and to God.

Let the prophets speak by two or three, and let the others exercise their judgment.

But if to one as he sits there some revelation is made, let the first be silent.

"In your congregation" you write, "as in all the churches of the saints, let the women keep silence in the churches, for they are not permitted to speak. On the contrary let them be subordinate, as also says the law.

And if they want to learn anything, let them ask their own husbands at home, for it is shameful for a women to speak in church."

If any one thinks himself a prophet or spiritual, let him recognize that what I am now writing you is a command of the Lord.

Let everything be done decently and in order.

If after the manner of men I have fought with wild beasts at Ephesus, what good does it do me? If the dead do not rise, Let us eat and drink, For we shall be dead tomorrow.

As we have borne the likeness of him who was of earth, so also let us bear the likeness of Him who is of heaven.

On the first day of each week let each of you put aside something, keeping it in store as he may prosper, so that when I come there may be no collections going on.

If Timothy come, see to it that he is among you without trepidation; for he is doing the Lord's work, as I am, so let no one disparage him.

Let all that you do be done in love.

If any one does not love the Lord, let him be accursed. Our Lord is coming.