For if any man see thee which hast knowledge sit at meat in the idol's temple, shall not the conscience of him which is weak be emboldened to eat those things which are offered to idols;

If others be partakers of this power over you, are not we rather? Nevertheless we have not used this power; but suffer all things, lest we should hinder the gospel of Christ.

But I have used none of these things: neither have I written these things, that it should be so done unto me: for it were better for me to die, than that any man should make my glorying void.

To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some.

Neither be ye idolaters, as were some of them; as it is written, The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play.

Neither let us commit fornication, as some of them committed, and fell in one day three and twenty thousand.

Neither let us tempt Christ, as some of them also tempted, and were destroyed of serpents.

Neither murmur ye, as some of them also murmured, and were destroyed of the destroyer.

What say I then? that the idol is any thing, or that which is offered in sacrifice to idols is any thing?

But if any man say unto you, This is offered in sacrifice unto idols, eat not for his sake that shewed it, and for conscience sake: for the earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof:

Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.

For first of all, when ye come together in the church, I hear that there be divisions among you; and I partly believe it.

But if all prophesy, and there come in one that believeth not, or one unlearned, he is convinced of all, he is judged of all:

If any man speak in an unknown tongue, let it be by two, or at the most by three, and that by course; and let one interpret.

And if they will learn any thing, let them ask their husbands at home: for it is a shame for women to speak in the church.

After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep.

Now if Christ be preached that he rose from the dead, how say some among you that there is no resurrection of the dead?

Awake to righteousness, and sin not; for some have not the knowledge of God: I speak this to your shame.

But some man will say, How are the dead raised up? and with what body do they come?

And that which thou sowest, thou sowest not that body that shall be, but bare grain, it may chance of wheat, or of some other grain:

For I will not see you now by the way; but I trust to tarry a while with you, if the Lord permit.

Let no man therefore despise him: but conduct him forth in peace, that he may come unto me: for I look for him with the brethren.

To whom ye forgive any thing, I forgive also: for if I forgave any thing, to whom I forgave it, for your sakes forgave I it in the person of Christ;

Do we begin again to commend ourselves? or need we, as some others, epistles of commendation to you, or letters of commendation from you?

Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think any thing as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God;

For if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not.

Avoiding this, that no man should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us:

But I beseech you, that I may not be bold when I am present with that confidence, wherewith I think to be bold against some, which think of us as if we walked according to the flesh.

For though I should boast somewhat more of our authority, which the Lord hath given us for edification, and not for your destruction, I should not be ashamed:

For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise.

I say again, Let no man think me a fool; if otherwise, yet as a fool receive me, that I may boast myself a little.

I speak as concerning reproach, as though we had been weak. Howbeit whereinsoever any is bold,(I speak foolishly,) I am bold also.

For though I would desire to glory, I shall not be a fool; for I will say the truth: but now I forbear, lest any man should think of me above that which he seeth me to be, or that he heareth of me.

Did I make a gain of you by any of them whom I sent unto you?

Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates?

For we can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth.

Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ.

But of these who seemed to be somewhat,(whatsoever they were, it maketh no matter to me: God accepteth no man's person:) for they who seemed to be somewhat in conference added nothing to me:

For before that certain came from James, he did eat with the Gentiles: but when they were come, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing them which were of the circumcision.

For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love.

Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.

For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.

For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but a new creature.

Not of works, lest any man should boast.

That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.

Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free.

Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will:

And this I say, lest any man should beguile you with enticing words.

Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.

Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath days: