But we have not received the spirit of the world, but the Spirit which comes forth from God, that we may know the blessings that have been so freely given to us by God.

So that neither the planter nor the waterer is of any importance. God who gives the increase is all in all.

Why, who gives you your superiority, my brother? Or what have you that you did not receive? And if you really did receive it, why boast as if this were not so?

Concerning unmarried women I have no command to give you from the Lord; but I offer you my opinion, which is that of a man who, through the Lord's mercy, is deserving of your confidence.

So that he who gives his daughter in marriage does well, and yet he who does not give her in marriage will do better.

Or again, is it only Barnabas and myself who are not at liberty to give up working with our hands?

If an unbeliever gives you an invitation and you are disposed to accept it, eat whatever is put before you, and ask no questions for conscience' sake.

If, so far as I am concerned, I partake with a grateful heart, why am I to be found fault with in regard to a thing for which I give thanks?"

but that if a woman has long hair it is her glory, because her hair was given her for a covering?

And if I distribute all my possessions to the poor, and give up my body to be burned, but am destitute of Love, it profits me nothing.

If the bugle--to take another example--gives an uncertain sound, who will prepare for battle?

Foolish man! the seed you yourself sow has no life given to it unless it first dies;

but God be thanked who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!