For the kingdom of God is demonstrated not in idle talk but with power.

Now God indeed raised the Lord and he will raise us by his power.

The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law.

so that your faith would not be based on human wisdom but on the power of God.

It is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory; it is sown in weakness, it is raised in power;

But to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ is the power of God and the wisdom of God.

My conversation and my preaching were not with persuasive words of wisdom, but with a demonstration of the Spirit and of power,

For the message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.

When you gather together in the name of our Lord Jesus, and I am with you in spirit, along with the power of our Lord Jesus,

Then comes the end, when he hands over the kingdom to God the Father, when he has brought to an end all rule and all authority and power.

But I will come to you soon, if the Lord is willing, and I will find out not only the talk of these arrogant people, but also their power.

Think about the circumstances of your call, brothers and sisters. Not many were wise by human standards, not many were powerful, not many were born to a privileged position.

Not all are apostles, are they? Not all are prophets, are they? Not all are teachers, are they? Not all perform miracles, do they?

So then, one who speaks in a tongue should pray that he may interpret.

Now there are different gifts, but the same Spirit.

“All things are lawful for me” – but not everything is beneficial. “All things are lawful for me” – but I will not be controlled by anything.

But be careful that this liberty of yours does not become a hindrance to the weak.

For this reason a woman should have a symbol of authority on her head, because of the angels.

to another faith by the same Spirit, and to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit,

For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel – and not with clever speech, so that the cross of Christ would not become useless.