But it seems to me that God has exhibited us apostles, last of all, like men doomed to death; for we are made a spectacle to the whole world, both to men and to angels.

For when, in the wisdom of God, the world by its philosophy knew not God, the world by its philosophy knew not God, it pleased God, by the foolishness of preaching, to save those who believe.

No, God has chosen the world's folly to confound its philosophy; and the world's weakness to confound its strength.

Not that in this world you were actually to have no contact with the immoral, the avaricious, the thievish, or with idolaters; for then you would have to leave the world, altogether.

Do you not know that the saints will judge the world? And if the world is to be tried by you, are you unfit to try such trifling cases?

and those who use the world as though using it sparingly. For the present phase of the world is passing away.

When I was a child I spoke like a child, felt like a child, thought like a child; now that I am become a man, I have done with childish things.