For in fact the body is not a single member, but many.

Now you are Christ’s body, and each of you is a member of it.

But you should be eager for the greater gifts. And now I will show you a way that is beyond comparison.

If, for example, the trumpet makes an unclear sound, who will get ready for battle?

There are probably many kinds of languages in the world, and none is without meaning.

Two or three prophets should speak and the others should evaluate what is said.

For you can all prophesy one after another, so all can learn and be encouraged.

So then, brothers and sisters, be eager to prophesy, and do not forbid anyone from speaking in tongues.

Whether then it was I or they, this is the way we preach and this is the way you believed.

For just as in Adam all die, so also in Christ all will be made alive.

It is the same with the resurrection of the dead. What is sown is perishable, what is raised is imperishable.

For they refreshed my spirit and yours. So then, recognize people like this.

And our hope for you is steadfast because we know that as you share in our sufferings, so also you will share in our comfort.

And with this confidence I intended to come to you first so that you would get a second opportunity to see us,

But it is God who establishes us together with you in Christ and who anointed us,

For we are a sweet aroma of Christ to God among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing –

For in this earthly house we groan, because we desire to put on our heavenly dwelling,

So then whether we are alive or away, we make it our ambition to please him.

Now as a fair exchange – I speak as to my children – open wide your hearts to us also.

At the present time, your abundance will meet their need, so that one day their abundance may also meet your need, and thus there may be equality,