If anyone doth mar the shrine of God, God, will mar him; for the shrine of God is holy, - and such are ye.

Nay! much more, the members which seem to be weaker are necessary,

And, the parts of the body which we deem to be less honourable, on these, more abundant honour, do we bestow, and, our uncomely parts, have, more abundant comeliness,

Whereas, our comely parts, have, no need. But, God, hath tempered the body together, - unto that which was lacking, giving more abundant honour; -

Be envious, however, of the greater gifts; and, yet, a much more excellent way, unto you, I point out: -

I give thanks unto God! - More than ye all, am I speaking with tongues;

But, by favour of God, I am what I am, and, his favour, which was unto me, hath not been made void, - but, much more abundantly than they all, have I toiled, albeit not, I, but the favour of God with me.