and since the Jews seek signs, and the Greeks seek wisdom,

For you see your calling, brothers, that not many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble [are called];

but as it is written, An eye has not seen, an ear has not heard, neither have entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those that love him;

I planted, Apollos watered, but God caused [the seed] to grow;

According to the grace of God given me as a wise architect I have laid a foundation, and another builds on it. But let each one see how he builds on it.

Are you bound to a wife, seek not a release; are you released from a wife, seek not a wife.

For if any one sees you who have knowledge reclining in an idol's temple, will not the conscience of him that is weak be emboldened to eat things offered to idols?

AM I not a freeman? Am I not an apostle? Have I not seen Jesus Christ our Lord? Are not you my work in the Lord?

Let no one seek his own but the good of another.

but much more those members of the body which seem to be weak are necessary,

For now we see by a mirror darkly, but then we shall see face to face; now I know in part, but then I shall know fully as I also am known.

So also you, since you are earnestly desirous of spirits [spiritual gifts], seek to abound for the edification of the church.

For I do not wish now to see you by the way; for I hope to continue some time with you, if the Lord permits.

If Timothy comes, see that he is with you without fear, for he performs the work of the Lord, as I also do;