For by him you have become rich in every way in speech and knowledge of every kind

Is there anyone who can understand his own thoughts except his own inner spirit? In the same way, no one can know the thoughts of God except God's Spirit.

Let no one deceive himself. If any of you thinks he is wise in the ways of this world, he must become a fool to become really wise.

A wife does not have authority over her own body, but her husband does. In the same way, a husband doesn't have authority over his own body, but his wife does.

For the slave who has been called to belong to the Lord is the Lord's free person. In the same way, the free person who has been called is the Messiah's slave.

When you sin against your brothers in this way and wound their weak consciences, you are sinning against the Messiah.

If others enjoy this right over you, don't we have a stronger claim? But we did not use this right. On the contrary, we tolerate everything in order not to put an obstacle in the way of the gospel of the Messiah.

In the same way, the Lord has ordered that those who proclaim the gospel should make their living from the gospel.

You know that in a race all the runners run but only one wins the prize, don't you? You must run in such a way that you may be victorious.

That is the way I run, with a clear goal in mind. That is the way I fight, not like someone shadow boxing.

No temptation has overtaken you that is unusual for human beings. But God is faithful, and he will not allow you to be tempted beyond your strength. Instead, along with the temptation he will also provide a way out, so that you may be able to endure it.

just as I myself try to please everybody in every way. I don't look out for my own benefit, but rather for the benefit of many people, so that they might be saved.

Keep on desiring the better gifts. And now I will show you the best way of all.

When I was a child, I spoke like a child, thought like a child, and reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I gave up my childish ways.

In the same way, lifeless instruments like the flute or harp produce sounds. But if there's no difference in the notes, how can a person tell what tune is being played?

In the same way, unless you speak an intelligible message with your language, how will anyone know what is being said? You'll be talking into the air!

In the same way, since you're so desirous of spiritual gifts, you must keep on desiring them for building up the church.

But everything must be done in a proper and orderly way.

and will probably stay with you for a while or even spend the winter with you. Then you can send me on my way, wherever I decide to go.

Therefore, no one should treat him with contempt. Send him on his way in peace so that he may come to me, because I am expecting him along with the brothers.