When one of you has a complaint against another, does he dare to take the matter before those who are unrighteous and not before the saints?

You know that your bodies belong to the Messiah, don't you? Should I take what belongs to the Messiah and unite them with a prostitute? Certainly not!

Were you a slave when you were called? Do not let that bother you. Of course, if you have a chance to become free, take advantage of the opportunity.

We have the right to take a believing wife with us like the other apostles, the Lord's brothers, and Cephas, don't we?

Who ever goes to war at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat any of its grapes? Or who takes care of a flock and does not drink any of its milk?

Now I'm making known to you, brothers, the gospel that I proclaimed to you, which you accepted, on which you have taken your stand,

When I arrive, I will send letters along with the men you approve to take your gift to Jerusalem.