Look at the people of Israel. Are not those who eat the sacrifices partners in the altar?

For Jews demand miraculous signs and Greeks ask for wisdom,

One should think about us this way – as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.

So then, let no one treat him with contempt. But send him on his way in peace so that he may come to me. For I am expecting him with the brothers.

We are fools for Christ, but you are wise in Christ! We are weak, but you are strong! You are distinguished, we are dishonored!

The one bound to a wife should not seek divorce. The one released from a wife should not seek marriage.

Where is the wise man? Where is the expert in the Mosaic law? Where is the debater of this age? Has God not made the wisdom of the world foolish?

Who ever serves in the army at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat its fruit? Who tends a flock and does not consume its milk?

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

For now we see in a mirror indirectly, but then we will see face to face. Now I know in part, but then I will know fully, just as I have been fully known.