Christ has been divided up! But was it Paul who was crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul?

If a man's work is burned up, he must stand the loss, though he himself will be saved, but as one who has passed through the fire.

Do not form any premature judgments, therefore, but wait until the Lord comes back. For he will light up the darkness that now hides things and show what the motives in people's minds are, and then everyone will get from God the praise he deserves.

we have worked with our hands for a living. When people abuse us, we bless them, when they persecute us, we put up with it,

But a man who has definitely made up his mind, under no constraint of passion but with full self-control, and who has decided in his own mind to keep her as she is, will be doing what is right.

About food that has been offered to idols, it is true, as you say, that we all have some knowledge on that matter. Knowledge gives people airs; love is what builds up character.

Or is it only Barnabas and I that have no right to give up working for a living?

You must not become idolaters, like some of them, for the Scripture says, "The people sat down to eat and drink and got up to dance."

I appeal to your good sense. Make up your minds about what I say.

We are free to do anything, but not everything is good for us. We are free to do anything, but not everything builds up character.

Even if I give away everything I own, and give myself up, but do it in pride, not love, it does me no good.

On the first of every week each of you is to put aside and store up whatever he gains, so that money will not have to be collected after I come.

And I am glad that Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus have come here, for they have made up for your absence.