so that you do not lack any spiritual gift as you wait for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ.

For who concedes you any superiority? What do you have that you did not receive? And if you received it, why do you boast as though you did not?

So then, do not judge anything before the time. Wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light the hidden things of darkness and reveal the motives of hearts. Then each will receive recognition from God.

So I do not run uncertainly or box like one who hits only air.

It is the same for you. If you do not speak clearly with your tongue, how will anyone know what is being said? For you will be speaking into the air.

For though you may have ten thousand guardians in Christ, you do not have many fathers, because I became your father in Christ Jesus through the gospel.