1 Corinthians 7:27

7:27 The one bound to a wife should not seek divorce. The one released from a wife should not seek marriage. ¹ 

1 Corinthians 1:22

1:22 For Jews demand miraculous signs and Greeks ask for wisdom,

1 Corinthians 4:2

4:2 Now what is sought in stewards is that one be found faithful.

1 Corinthians 10:24

10:24 Do not seek your own good, but the good of the other person.

1 Corinthians 13:5

13:5 It is not rude, it is not self-serving, it is not easily angered or resentful.

1 Corinthians 14:12

14:12 It is the same with you. Since you are eager for manifestations of the Spirit, ²  seek to abound in order to strengthen the church.

1 Corinthians 10:33

10:33 just as I also try to please everyone in all things. I do not seek my own benefit, but the benefit ³  of many, so that they may be saved.

[7:27]  ¹ tn Grk “should not seek a wife.”

[14:12]  ² tn Grk “eager for spirits.” The plural is probably a shorthand for the Spirit’s gifts, especially in this context, tongues.

[10:33]  ³ tn Although the Greek word translated “benefit” occurs only once in this verse, the Greek article occurs twice. This indicates an implied repetition of the term, which has been included twice in the translation for the sake of clarity and English style.