So then, it does not depend on human desire or exertion, but on God who shows mercy.

even us, whom he has called, not only from the Jews but also from the Gentiles?

For I can testify that they are zealous for God, but their zeal is not in line with the truth.

For the scripture says, “Everyone who believes in him will not be put to shame.”

Therefore it is necessary to be in subjection, not only because of the wrath of the authorities but also because of your conscience.

I fed you milk, not solid food, for you were not yet ready. In fact, you are still not ready,

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

Am I saying these things only on the basis of common sense, or does the law not say this as well?

If I partake with thankfulness, why am I blamed for the food that I give thanks for?

For man did not come from woman, but woman from man.

With regard to spiritual gifts, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed.

It is not glad about injustice, but rejoices in the truth.

Fool! What you sow will not come to life unless it dies.

However, the spiritual did not come first, but the natural, and then the spiritual.

Listen, I will tell you a mystery: We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed –

Let anyone who has no love for the Lord be accursed. Our Lord, come!

so that we may not be exploited by Satan (for we are not ignorant of his schemes).

Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is present, there is freedom.

We are experiencing trouble on every side, but are not crushed; we are perplexed, but not driven to despair;

Our affection for you is not restricted, but you are restricted in your affections for us.