Actually, there are many advantages. First of all, the Jews were entrusted with the oracles of God.

He was given over because of our transgressions and was raised for the sake of our justification.

For the gifts and the call of God are irrevocable.

So I boast in Christ Jesus about the things that pertain to God.

This is the reason I was often hindered from coming to you.

But a married man is concerned about the things of the world, how to please his wife,

If they were all the same member, where would the body be?

On the contrary, those members that seem to be weaker are essential,

Pursue love and be eager for the spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy.

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

If I must boast, I will boast about the things that show my weakness.

Afterward I went to the regions of Syria and Cilicia.

Now the works of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, depravity,

Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.

For this reason I kneel before the Father,

For the things they do in secret are shameful even to mention.

Children, obey your parents in the Lord for this is right.

For there is no one here like him who will readily demonstrate his deep concern for you.

So I hope to send him as soon as I know more about my situation,

He himself is before all things and all things are held together in him.