But I will stay in Ephesus until Pentecost,

when people lie about us, we answer in a friendly manner. We are the world’s dirt and scum, even now.

He will also strengthen you to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Then he appeared to more than five hundred of the brothers and sisters at one time, most of whom are still alive, though some have fallen asleep.

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.

But this knowledge is not shared by all. And some, by being accustomed to idols in former times, eat this food as an idol sacrifice, and their conscience, because it is weak, is defiled.