I planted, Apollos watered, but God caused it to grow.

But the one united with the Lord is one spirit with him.

You were bought with a price. Do not become slaves of men.

This is my defense to those who examine me.

Do we not have the right to financial support?

I am speaking to thoughtful people. Consider what I say.

But if we examined ourselves, we would not be judged.

Now there are different gifts, but the same Spirit.

And there are different ministries, but the same Lord.

It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.

All the brothers and sisters send greetings. Greet one another with a holy kiss.

This punishment on such an individual by the majority is enough for him,

Therefore I urge you to reaffirm your love for him.

how much more glorious will the ministry of the Spirit be?

Therefore, since we have such a hope, we behave with great boldness,

but when one turns to the Lord, the veil is removed.

Since many are boasting according to human standards, I too will boast.

so then, understand that those who believe are the sons of Abraham.

Why then was the law given? It was added because of transgressions, until the arrival of the descendant to whom the promise had been made. It was administered through angels by an intermediary.

But now that faith has come, we are no longer under a guardian.