each builder's work will be plainly seen, for the Day will make it clear, because it will be revealed by fire. And the fire will test what kind of work each has done.

Do you not know that your bodies are members of Christ? Should I take the members of Christ and make them members of a prostitute? Never!

Were you called as a slave? Do not worry about it. But if indeed you are able to be free, make the most of the opportunity.

What then is my reward? That when I preach the gospel I may offer the gospel free of charge, and so not make full use of my rights in the gospel.

For since I am free from all I can make myself a slave to all, in order to gain even more people.

Instead I subdue my body and make it my slave, so that after preaching to others I myself will not be disqualified.

It is similar for lifeless things that make a sound, like a flute or harp. Unless they make a distinction in the notes, how can what is played on the flute or harp be understood?

If, for example, the trumpet makes an unclear sound, who will get ready for battle?

Now I want to make clear for you, brothers and sisters, the gospel that I preached to you, that you received and on which you stand,