f | # The First Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Corinthians | f | # The First Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Corinthians |
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| ## Chapter 1 | | ## Chapter 1 |
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n | 1 Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sos | n | 1 Paul, an apostle, called of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthene |
| thenes our brother, | | s our brother, |
| 2 Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Chr | | 2 Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Chr |
| ist Jesus, called to be saints, with all that in every place call upon the name | | ist Jesus, called to be saints, with all that in every place call upon the name |
| of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours: | | of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours: |
| 3 Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Chr | | 3 Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Chr |
| ist. | | ist. |
n | 4 I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you | n | 4 I thank my God, always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you |
| by Jesus Christ; | | of Jesus Christ; |
| 5 That in every thing ye are enriched by him, in all utterance, and in all knowl | | 5 That in every thing ye are enriched of him, in all utterance and in all knowle |
| edge; | | dge; |
| 6 Even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you: | | 6 Even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you: |
| 7 So that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Ch | | 7 So that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Ch |
| rist: | | rist: |
| 8 Who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye may be blameless in the day o | | 8 Who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye may be blameless in the day o |
| f our Lord Jesus Christ. | | f our Lord Jesus Christ. |
| 9 God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus C | | 9 God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus C |
| hrist our Lord. | | hrist our Lord. |
n | 10 Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye al | n | 10 Now I beseech you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye al |
| l speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be | | l speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be |
| perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. | | perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. |
| 11 For it hath been declared unto me of you, my brethren, by them which are of t | | 11 For it hath been declared unto me of you, my brethren, by them which are of t |
| he house of Chloe, that there are contentions among you. | | he house of Chloe, that there are contentions among you. |
n | 12 Now this I say, that every one of you saith, I am of Paul; and I of Apollos; | n | 12 Now this I say, that many of you saith, I am of Paul; and I of Apollos; and I |
| and I of Cephas; and I of Christ. | | of Cephas; and I of Christ. |
| 13 Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptized in the nam | | 13 Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptized in the nam |
| e of Paul? | | e of Paul? |
| 14 I thank God that I baptized none of you, but Crispus and Gaius; | | 14 I thank God that I baptized none of you, but Crispus and Gaius; |
| 15 Lest any should say that I had baptized in mine own name. | | 15 Lest any should say that I had baptized in mine own name. |
| 16 And I baptized also the household of Stephanas: besides, I know not whether I | | 16 And I baptized also the household of Stephanas: besides, I know not whether I |
| baptized any other. | | baptized any other. |
| 17 For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom | | 17 For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom |
| of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect. | | of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect. |
| 18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto u | | 18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto u |
| s which are saved it is the power of God. | | s which are saved it is the power of God. |
| 19 For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to n | | 19 For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to n |
| othing the understanding of the prudent. | | othing the understanding of the prudent. |
| 20 Where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the disputer of this world? | | 20 Where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the disputer of this world? |
| hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world? | | hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world? |
| 21 For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it plea | | 21 For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it plea |
| sed God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe. | | sed God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe. |
| 22 For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom: | | 22 For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom: |
| 23 But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the | | 23 But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the |
| Greeks foolishness; | | Greeks foolishness; |
n | 24 But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God | n | 24 But unto them who believe, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and |
| , and the wisdom of God. | | the wisdom of God. |
| 25 Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is | | 25 Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is |
| stronger than men. | | stronger than men. |
n | 26 For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh | n | 26 For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh |
| , not many mighty, not many noble, are called: | | , not many mighty, not many noble, are chosen: |
| 27 But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and | | 27 For God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and |
| God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are m | | God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are m |
| ighty; | | ighty; |
| 28 And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, | | 28 And base things of the world, and things which are despised hath God chosen, |
| yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are: | | yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are mighty: |
| 29 That no flesh should glory in his presence. | | 29 That no flesh should glory in his presence. |
| 30 But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and rig | | 30 But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and rig |
| hteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: | | hteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: |
| 31 That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord | | 31 That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord |
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| ## Chapter 2 | | ## Chapter 2 |
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| 1 And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of | | 1 And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of |
| wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God. | | wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God. |
| 2 For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him c | | 2 For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him c |
| rucified. | | rucified. |
| 3 And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling. | | 3 And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling. |
| 4 And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, bu | | 4 And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, bu |
| t in demonstration of the Spirit and of power: | | t in demonstration of the Spirit and of power: |
| 5 That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God | | 5 That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God |
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| 6 Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of thi | | 6 Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of thi |
| s world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought: | | s world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought: |
| 7 But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God | | 7 But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God |
| ordained before the world unto our glory: | | ordained before the world unto our glory: |
| 8 Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they woul | | 8 Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they woul |
| d not have crucified the Lord of glory. | | d not have crucified the Lord of glory. |
| 9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered i | | 9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered i |
| nto the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. | | nto the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. |
| 10 But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth al | | 10 But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth al |
| l things, yea, the deep things of God. | | l things, yea, the deep things of God. |
n | 11 For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in | n | 11 For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in |
| him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God. | | him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, except he has the Spirit of God. |
| 12 Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of | | 12 Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of |
| God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God. | | God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God. |
| 13 Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but | | 13 Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but |
| which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual. | | which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual. |
| 14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they a | | 14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they a |
| re foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually | | re foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually |
| discerned. | | discerned. |
| 15 But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no m | | 15 But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no m |
| an. | | an. |
| 16 For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we hav | | 16 For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we hav |
| e the mind of Christ. | | e the mind of Christ. |
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| ## Chapter 3 | | ## Chapter 3 |
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| 1 And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carna | | 1 And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carna |
| l, even as unto babes in Christ. | | l, even as unto babes in Christ. |
n | 2 I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to | n | 2 I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to |
| bear it, neither yet now are ye able. | | receive it, neither yet now are ye able. |
| 3 For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and | | 3 For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and |
| divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men? | | divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men? |
| 4 For while one saith, I am of Paul; and another, I am of Apollos; are ye not ca | | 4 For while one saith, I am of Paul; and another, I am of Apollos; are ye not ca |
| rnal? | | rnal? |
| 5 Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom ye believed, even | | 5 Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom ye believed, even |
| as the Lord gave to every man? | | as the Lord gave to every man? |
| 6 I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase. | | 6 I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase. |
| 7 So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but G | | 7 So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but G |
| od that giveth the increase. | | od that giveth the increase. |
| 8 Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every man shall receive | | 8 Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every man shall receive |
| his own reward according to his own labour. | | his own reward according to his own labour. |
| 9 For we are labourers together with God: ye are God's husbandry, ye are God's b | | 9 For we are labourers together with God: ye are God's husbandry, ye are God's b |
| uilding. | | uilding. |
| 10 According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder | | 10 According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder |
| , I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man ta | | , I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man ta |
| ke heed how he buildeth thereupon. | | ke heed how he buildeth thereupon. |
| 11 For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. | | 11 For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. |
| 12 Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood | | 12 Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood |
| , hay, stubble; | | , hay, stubble; |
| 13 Every man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, becaus | | 13 Every man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, becaus |
| e it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what | | e it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what |
| sort it is. | | sort it is. |
| 14 If any man's work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a rew | | 14 If any man's work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a rew |
| ard. | | ard. |
n | 15 If any man's work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall | n | 15 If any man's work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself may b |
| be saved; yet so as by fire. | | e saved; yet so as by fire. |
| 16 Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwellet | | 16 Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwellet |
| h in you? | | h in you? |
| 17 If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of | | 17 If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of |
| God is holy, which temple ye are. | | God is holy, which temple ye are. |
| 18 Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this w | | 18 Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this w |
| orld, let him become a fool, that he may be wise. | | orld, let him become a fool, that he may be wise. |
| 19 For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He t | | 19 For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He t |
| aketh the wise in their own craftiness. | | aketh the wise in their own craftiness. |
| 20 And again, The Lord knoweth the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain. | | 20 And again, The Lord knoweth the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain. |
| 21 Therefore let no man glory in men. For all things are yours; | | 21 Therefore let no man glory in men. For all things are yours; |
| 22 Whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or thin | | 22 Whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or thin |
| gs present, or things to come; all are yours; | | gs present, or things to come; all are yours; |
| 23 And ye are Christ's; and Christ is God's. | | 23 And ye are Christ's; and Christ is God's. |
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| ## Chapter 4 | | ## Chapter 4 |
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| 1 Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the | | 1 Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the |
| mysteries of God. | | mysteries of God. |
n | 2 Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful. | n | 2 Moreover it is required of stewards, that a man be found faithful. |
| 3 But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged of you, or of man | | 3 But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged of you, or of man |
| 's judgment: yea, I judge not mine own self. | | 's judgment: yea, I judge not mine own self. |
n | 4 For I know nothing by myself; yet am I not hereby justified: but he that judge | n | 4 For though I know nothing against myself; yet am I not hereby justified: but h |
| th me is the Lord. | | e who judgeth me is the Lord. |
| 5 Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will br | | 5 Therefore I judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will |
| ing to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels | | bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsel |
| of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God. | | s of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God. |
| 6 And these things, brethren, I have in a figure transferred to myself and to Ap | | 6 And these things, brethren, I have in a figure transferred to myself and to Ap |
| ollos for your sakes; that ye might learn in us not to think of men above that w | | ollos for your sakes; that ye might learn in us not to think of men above that w |
| hich is written, that no one of you be puffed up for one against another. | | hich is written, that no one of you be puffed up for one against another. |
| 7 For who maketh thee to differ from another? and what hast thou that thou didst | | 7 For who maketh thee to differ from another? and what hast thou that thou didst |
| not receive? now if thou didst receive it, why dost thou glory, as if thou hads | | not receive? now if thou didst receive it, why dost thou glory, as if thou hads |
| t not received it? | | t not received it? |
| 8 Now ye are full, now ye are rich, ye have reigned as kings without us: and I w | | 8 Now ye are full, now ye are rich, ye have reigned as kings without us: and I w |
| ould to God ye did reign, that we also might reign with you. | | ould to God ye did reign, that we also might reign with you. |
| 9 For I think that God hath set forth us the apostles last, as it were appointed | | 9 For I think that God hath set forth us the apostles last, as it were appointed |
| to death: for we are made a spectacle unto the world, and to angels, and to men | | to death: for we are made a spectacle unto the world, and to angels, and to men |
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| 10 We are fools for Christ's sake, but ye are wise in Christ; we are weak, but y | | 10 We are fools for Christ's sake, but ye are wise in Christ; we are weak, but y |
| e are strong; ye are honourable, but we are despised. | | e are strong; ye are honourable, but we are despised. |
| 11 Even unto this present hour we both hunger, and thirst, and are naked, and ar | | 11 Even unto this present hour we both hunger, and thirst, and are naked, and ar |
| e buffeted, and have no certain dwellingplace; | | e buffeted, and have no certain dwellingplace; |
| 12 And labour, working with our own hands: being reviled, we bless; being persec | | 12 And labour, working with our own hands: being reviled, we bless; being persec |
| uted, we suffer it: | | uted, we suffer it: |
| 13 Being defamed, we entreat: we are made as the filth of the world, and are the | | 13 Being defamed, we entreat: we are made as the filth of the world, and are the |
| offscouring of all things unto this day. | | offscouring of all things unto this day. |
| 14 I write not these things to shame you, but as my beloved sons I warn you. | | 14 I write not these things to shame you, but as my beloved sons I warn you. |
| 15 For though ye have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet have ye not many f | | 15 For though ye have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet have ye not many f |
| athers: for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel. | | athers: for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel. |
| 16 Wherefore I beseech you, be ye followers of me. | | 16 Wherefore I beseech you, be ye followers of me. |
| 17 For this cause have I sent unto you Timotheus, who is my beloved son, and fai | | 17 For this cause have I sent unto you Timotheus, who is my beloved son, and fai |
| thful in the Lord, who shall bring you into remembrance of my ways which be in C | | thful in the Lord, who shall bring you into remembrance of my ways which be in C |
| hrist, as I teach every where in every church. | | hrist, as I teach every where in every church. |
| 18 Now some are puffed up, as though I would not come to you. | | 18 Now some are puffed up, as though I would not come to you. |
| 19 But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord will, and will know, not the spee | | 19 But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord will, and will know, not the spee |
| ch of them which are puffed up, but the power. | | ch of them which are puffed up, but the power. |
| 20 For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power. | | 20 For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power. |
| 21 What will ye? shall I come unto you with a rod, or in love, and in the spirit | | 21 What will ye? shall I come unto you with a rod, or in love, and in the spirit |
| of meekness? | | of meekness? |
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| ## Chapter 5 | | ## Chapter 5 |
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| 1 It is reported commonly that there is fornication among you, and such fornicat | | 1 It is reported commonly that there is fornication among you, and such fornicat |
| ion as is not so much as named among the Gentiles, that one should have his fath | | ion as is not so much as named among the Gentiles, that one should have his fath |
| er's wife. | | er's wife. |
| 2 And ye are puffed up, and have not rather mourned, that he that hath done this | | 2 And ye are puffed up, and have not rather mourned, that he that hath done this |
| deed might be taken away from among you. | | deed might be taken away from among you. |
n | 3 For I verily, as absent in body, but present in spirit, have judged already, a | n | 3 For verily, as absent in body, but present in spirit, I have judged already, h |
| s though I were present, concerning him that hath so done this deed, | | im who hath so done this deed, as though I were present, |
| 4 In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, when ye are gathered together, and my sp | | 4 In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, when ye are gathered together, and have |
| irit, with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ, | | the spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ, |
| 5 To deliver such an one unto Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that the s | | 5 To deliver such an one unto Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that the s |
| pirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus. | | pirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus. |
| 6 Your glorying is not good. Know ye not that a little leaven leaveneth the whol | | 6 Your glorying is not good. Know ye not that a little leaven leaveneth the whol |
| e lump? | | e lump? |
| 7 Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, as ye are unlea | | 7 Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, as ye are unlea |
| vened. For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us: | | vened. For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us: |
| 8 Therefore let us keep the feast, not with old leaven, neither with the leaven | | 8 Therefore let us keep the feast, not with old leaven, neither with the leaven |
| of malice and wickedness; but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth. | | of malice and wickedness; but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth. |
| 9 I wrote unto you in an epistle not to company with fornicators: | | 9 I wrote unto you in an epistle not to company with fornicators: |
| 10 Yet not altogether with the fornicators of this world, or with the covetous, | | 10 Yet not altogether with the fornicators of this world, or with the covetous, |
| or extortioners, or with idolaters; for then must ye needs go out of the world. | | or extortioners, or with idolaters; for then must ye needs go out of the world. |
| 11 But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is calle | | 11 But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is calle |
| d a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a railer, or a drun | | d a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a railer, or a drun |
| kard, or an extortioner; with such an one no not to eat. | | kard, or an extortioner; with such an one no not to eat. |
n | 12 For what have I to do to judge them also that are without? do not ye judge th | n | 12 For what have I to do to judge them also that are without? do not they judge |
| em that are within? | | them that are within? |
| 13 But them that are without God judgeth. Therefore put away from among yourselv | | 13 But them that are without God judgeth. Therefore put away from among yourselv |
| es that wicked person. | | es that wicked person. |
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| ## Chapter 6 | | ## Chapter 6 |
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| 1 Dare any of you, having a matter against another, go to law before the unjust, | | 1 Dare any of you, having a matter against another, go to law before the unjust, |
| and not before the saints? | | and not before the saints? |
| 2 Do ye not know that the saints shall judge the world? and if the world shall b | | 2 Do ye not know that the saints shall judge the world? and if the world shall b |
| e judged by you, are ye unworthy to judge the smallest matters? | | e judged by you, are ye unworthy to judge the smallest matters? |
| 3 Know ye not that we shall judge angels? how much more things that pertain to t | | 3 Know ye not that we shall judge angels? how much more things that pertain to t |
| his life? | | his life? |
| 4 If then ye have judgments of things pertaining to this life, set them to judge | | 4 If then ye have judgments of things pertaining to this life, set them to judge |
| who are least esteemed in the church. | | who are least esteemed in the church. |
| 5 I speak to your shame. Is it so, that there is not a wise man among you? no, n | | 5 I speak to your shame. Is it so, that there is not a wise man among you? no, n |
| ot one that shall be able to judge between his brethren? | | ot one that shall be able to judge between his brethren? |
| 6 But brother goeth to law with brother, and that before the unbelievers. | | 6 But brother goeth to law with brother, and that before the unbelievers. |
| 7 Now therefore there is utterly a fault among you, because ye go to law one wit | | 7 Now therefore there is utterly a fault among you, because ye go to law one wit |
| h another. Why do ye not rather take wrong? why do ye not rather suffer yourselv | | h another. Why do ye not rather take wrong? why do ye not rather suffer yourselv |
| es to be defrauded? | | es to be defrauded? |
| 8 Nay, ye do wrong, and defraud, and that your brethren. | | 8 Nay, ye do wrong, and defraud, and that your brethren. |
| 9 Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not | | 9 Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not |
| deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, no | | deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, no |
| r abusers of themselves with mankind, | | r abusers of themselves with mankind, |
| 10 Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, sha | | 10 Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, sha |
| ll inherit the kingdom of God. | | ll inherit the kingdom of God. |
| 11 And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye a | | 11 And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye a |
| re justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God. | | re justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God. |
n | 12 All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things a | n | 12 All these things are not lawful unto me, and all these things are not expedie |
| re lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any. | | nt. All things are not lawful for me, therefore I will not be brought under the |
| | | power of any. |
| 13 Meats for the belly, and the belly for meats: but God shall destroy both it a | | 13 Meats for the belly, and the belly for meats: but God shall destroy both it a |
| nd them. Now the body is not for fornication, but for the Lord; and the Lord for | | nd them. Now the body is not for fornication, but for the Lord; and the Lord for |
| the body. | | the body. |
| 14 And God hath both raised up the Lord, and will also raise up us by his own po | | 14 And God hath both raised up the Lord, and will also raise up us by his own po |
| wer. | | wer. |
| 15 Know ye not that your bodies are the members of Christ? shall I then take the | | 15 Know ye not that your bodies are the members of Christ? shall I then take the |
| members of Christ, and make them the members of an harlot? God forbid. | | members of Christ, and make them the members of an harlot? God forbid. |
| 16 What? know ye not that he which is joined to an harlot is one body? for two, | | 16 What? know ye not that he which is joined to an harlot is one body? for two, |
| saith he, shall be one flesh. | | saith he, shall be one flesh. |
| 17 But he that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit. | | 17 But he that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit. |
n | 18 Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that | n | 18 Flee fornication. Every sin that a man committeth is against the body of Chri |
| committeth fornication sinneth against his own body. | | st; and he who committeth fornication sinneth against his own body. |
| 19 What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in | | 19 What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in |
| you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? | | you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? |
| 20 For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in yo | | 20 For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in yo |
| ur spirit, which are God's. | | ur spirit, which are God's. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 7 | | ## Chapter 7 |
| | | |
n | 1 Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me: It is good for a man not t | n | 1 Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me, saying: It is good for a m |
| o touch a woman. | | an not to touch a woman. |
| 2 Nevertheless, to avoid fornication, let every man have his own wife, and let e | | 2 Nevertheless, I say to avoid fornication, let every man have his own wife, and |
| very woman have her own husband. | | let every woman have her own husband. |
| 3 Let the husband render unto the wife due benevolence: and likewise also the wi | | 3 Let the husband render unto the wife due benevolence: and likewise also the wi |
| fe unto the husband. | | fe unto the husband. |
| 4 The wife hath not power of her own body, but the husband: and likewise also th | | 4 The wife hath not power of her own body, but the husband: and likewise also th |
| e husband hath not power of his own body, but the wife. | | e husband hath not power of his own body, but the wife. |
n | 5 Defraud ye not one the other, except it be with consent for a time, that ye ma | n | 5 Depart ye not one from the other, except it be with consent for a time, that y |
| y give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again, that Satan tem | | e may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again, that Satan |
| pt you not for your incontinency. | | tempt you not for your incontinency. |
| 6 But I speak this by permission, and not of commandment. | | 6 And now what I speak is by permission, and not by commandment. |
| 7 For I would that all men were even as I myself. But every man hath his proper | | 7 For I would that all men were even as I myself. But every man hath his proper |
| gift of God, one after this manner, and another after that. | | gift of God, one after this manner, and another after that. |
| 8 I say therefore to the unmarried and widows, It is good for them if they abide | | 8 I say therefore to the unmarried and widows, It is good for them if they abide |
| even as I. | | even as I. |
n | 9 But if they cannot contain, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to | n | 9 But if they cannot abide, let them marry: for it is better to marry than that |
| burn. | | any should commit sin. |
| 10 And unto the married I command, yet not I, but the Lord, Let not the wife dep | | 10 And unto the married I command, yet not I, but the Lord, Let not the wife dep |
| art from her husband: | | art from her husband: |
n | 11 But and if she depart, let her remain unmarried, or be reconciled to her husb | n | 11 But if she depart, let her remain unmarried, or be reconciled to her husband: |
| and: and let not the husband put away his wife. | | and let not the husband put away his wife. |
| 12 But to the rest speak I, not the Lord: If any brother hath a wife that believ | | 12 But to the rest speak I, not the Lord: If any brother hath a wife that believ |
| eth not, and she be pleased to dwell with him, let him not put her away. | | eth not, and she be pleased to dwell with him, let him not put her away. |
| 13 And the woman which hath an husband that believeth not, and if he be pleased | | 13 And the woman which hath an husband that believeth not, and if he be pleased |
| to dwell with her, let her not leave him. | | to dwell with her, let her not leave him. |
| 14 For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wi | | 14 For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wi |
| fe is sanctified by the husband: else were your children unclean; but now are th | | fe is sanctified by the husband: else were your children unclean; but now are th |
| ey holy. | | ey holy. |
| 15 But if the unbelieving depart, let him depart. A brother or a sister is not u | | 15 But if the unbelieving depart, let him depart. A brother or a sister is not u |
| nder bondage in such cases: but God hath called us to peace. | | nder bondage in such cases: but God hath called us to peace. |
| 16 For what knowest thou, O wife, whether thou shalt save thy husband? or how kn | | 16 For what knowest thou, O wife, whether thou shalt save thy husband? or how kn |
| owest thou, O man, whether thou shalt save thy wife? | | owest thou, O man, whether thou shalt save thy wife? |
| 17 But as God hath distributed to every man, as the Lord hath called every one, | | 17 But as God hath distributed to every man, as the Lord hath called every one, |
| so let him walk. And so ordain I in all churches. | | so let him walk. And so ordain I in all churches. |
| 18 Is any man called being circumcised? let him not become uncircumcised. Is any | | 18 Is any man called being circumcised? let him not become uncircumcised. Is any |
| called in uncircumcision? let him not be circumcised. | | called in uncircumcision? let him not be circumcised. |
| 19 Circumcision is nothing, and uncircumcision is nothing, but the keeping of th | | 19 Circumcision is nothing, and uncircumcision is nothing, but the keeping of th |
| e commandments of God. | | e commandments of God. |
| 20 Let every man abide in the same calling wherein he was called. | | 20 Let every man abide in the same calling wherein he was called. |
| 21 Art thou called being a servant? care not for it: but if thou mayest be made | | 21 Art thou called being a servant? care not for it: but if thou mayest be made |
| free, use it rather. | | free, use it rather. |
| 22 For he that is called in the Lord, being a servant, is the Lord's freeman: li | | 22 For he that is called in the Lord, being a servant, is the Lord's freeman: li |
| kewise also he that is called, being free, is Christ's servant. | | kewise also he that is called, being free, is Christ's servant. |
| 23 Ye are bought with a price; be not ye the servants of men. | | 23 Ye are bought with a price; be not ye the servants of men. |
| 24 Brethren, let every man, wherein he is called, therein abide with God. | | 24 Brethren, let every man, wherein he is called, therein abide with God. |
| 25 Now concerning virgins I have no commandment of the Lord: yet I give my judgm | | 25 Now concerning virgins I have no commandment of the Lord: yet I give my judgm |
| ent, as one that hath obtained mercy of the Lord to be faithful. | | ent, as one that hath obtained mercy of the Lord to be faithful. |
n | 26 I suppose therefore that this is good for the present distress, I say, that i | n | 26 I suppose therefore that this is good for the present distress, for a man so |
| t is good for a man so to be. | | to remain that he may do greater good. |
| 27 Art thou bound unto a wife? seek not to be loosed. Art thou loosed from a wif | | 27 Art thou bound unto a wife? seek not to be loosed. Art thou loosed from a wif |
| e? seek not a wife. | | e? seek not a wife. |
n | 28 But and if thou marry, thou hast not sinned; and if a virgin marry, she hath | n | 28 But if thou marry, thou hast not sinned; and if a virgin marry, she hath not |
| not sinned. Nevertheless such shall have trouble in the flesh: but I spare you. | | sinned. Nevertheless, such shall have trouble in the flesh, for I spare you not. |
| 29 But this I say, brethren, the time is short: it remaineth, that both they tha | | 29 But I speak unto you who are called unto the ministry. For this I say, brethr |
| t have wives be as though they had none; | | en, The time that remaineth is but short, that ye shall be sent forth unto the m |
| | | inistry. Even they who have wives shall be as though they had none; for ye are c |
| | | alled and chosen to do the Lord's work. |
| 30 And they that weep, as though they wept not; and they that rejoice, as though | | 30 And it shall be with them who weep as though they wept not; and them who rejo |
| they rejoiced not; and they that buy, as though they possessed not; | | ice as though they rejoiced not; and them who buy as though they possessed not; |
| 31 And they that use this world, as not abusing it: for the fashion of this worl | | 31 And them who use this world as not using it: for the fashion of this world pa |
| d passeth away. | | sseth away. |
| 32 But I would have you without carefulness. He that is unmarried careth for the | | 32 But I would, brethren, that ye magnify your calling. I would have you without |
| things that belong to the Lord, how he may please the Lord: | | carefulness. For he who is unmarried careth for the things that belong to the L |
| | | ord, how he may please the Lord; therefore, he prevaileth. |
| 33 But he that is married careth for the things that are of the world, how he ma | | 33 But he who is married careth for the things that are of the world, how he may |
| y please his wife. | | please his wife; therefore there is a difference, for he is hindered. |
| 34 There is difference also between a wife and a virgin. The unmarried woman car | | 34 There is a difference also between a wife and a virgin. The unmarried woman c |
| eth for the things of the Lord, that she may be holy both in body and in spirit: | | areth for the things of the Lord, that she may be holy both in body and in spiri |
| but she that is married careth for the things of the world, how she may please | | t: but she that is married careth for the things of the world, how she may pleas |
| her husband. | | e her husband. |
| 35 And this I speak for your own profit; not that I may cast a snare upon you, b | | 35 And this I speak for your own profit; not that I may cast a snare upon you, b |
| ut for that which is comely, and that ye may attend upon the Lord without distra | | ut for that which is comely, and that ye may attend upon the Lord without distra |
| ction. | | ction. |
n | 36 But if any man think that he behaveth himself uncomely toward his virgin, if | n | 36 But if any man think that he behaveth himself uncomely toward his virgin whom |
| she pass the flower of her age, and need so require, let him do what he will, he | | he hath espoused, if she pass the flower of age and need so require, let him do |
| sinneth not: let them marry. | | what he hath promised, he sinneth not: let them marry. |
| 37 Nevertheless he that standeth steadfast in his heart, having no necessity, bu | | 37 Nevertheless he that standeth steadfast in his heart, having no necessity, bu |
| t hath power over his own will, and hath so decreed in his heart that he will ke | | t hath power over his own will, and hath so decreed in his heart that he will ke |
| ep his virgin, doeth well. | | ep his virgin, doeth well. |
n | 38 So then he that giveth her in marriage doeth well; but he that giveth her not | n | 38 So then he that giveth himself in marriage doeth well; but he that giveth him |
| in marriage doeth better. | | self not in marriage doeth better. |
| 39 The wife is bound by the law as long as her husband liveth; but if her husban | | 39 The wife is bound by the law as long as her husband liveth; but if her husban |
| d be dead, she is at liberty to be married to whom she will; only in the Lord. | | d be dead, she is at liberty to be married to whom she will; only in the Lord. |
| 40 But she is happier if she so abide, after my judgment: and I think also that | | 40 But she is happier if she so abide, after my judgment: and I think also that |
| I have the Spirit of God. | | I have the Spirit of God. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 8 | | ## Chapter 8 |
| | | |
| 1 Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. | | 1 Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. |
| Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth. | | Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth. |
| 2 And if any man think that he knoweth any thing, he knoweth nothing yet as he o | | 2 And if any man think that he knoweth any thing, he knoweth nothing yet as he o |
| ught to know. | | ught to know. |
| 3 But if any man love God, the same is known of him. | | 3 But if any man love God, the same is known of him. |
n | 4 As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifi | n | 4 As concerning therefore the eating of those things which are in the world offe |
| ce unto idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is n | | red in sacrifice unto idols, we know that an idol is nothing, and that there is |
| one other God but one. | | none other God but one. |
| 5 For though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or in earth, (as t | | 5 For though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or in earth, (as t |
| here be gods many, and lords many,) | | here be gods many, and lords many,) |
| 6 But to us there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we in | | 6 But to us there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we in |
| him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by him. | | him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by him. |
| 7 Howbeit there is not in every man that knowledge: for some with conscience of | | 7 Howbeit there is not in every man that knowledge: for some with conscience of |
| the idol unto this hour eat it as a thing offered unto an idol; and their consci | | the idol unto this hour eat it as a thing offered unto an idol; and their consci |
| ence being weak is defiled. | | ence being weak is defiled. |
| 8 But meat commendeth us not to God: for neither, if we eat, are we the better; | | 8 But meat commendeth us not to God: for neither, if we eat, are we the better; |
| neither, if we eat not, are we the worse. | | neither, if we eat not, are we the worse. |
| 9 But take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours become a stumblingblock | | 9 But take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours become a stumblingblock |
| to them that are weak. | | to them that are weak. |
| 10 For if any man see thee which hast knowledge sit at meat in the idol's temple | | 10 For if any man see thee which hast knowledge sit at meat in the idol's temple |
| , shall not the conscience of him which is weak be emboldened to eat those thing | | , shall not the conscience of him which is weak be emboldened to eat those thing |
| s which are offered to idols; | | s which are offered to idols; |
| 11 And through thy knowledge shall the weak brother perish, for whom Christ died | | 11 And through thy knowledge shall the weak brother perish, for whom Christ died |
| ? | | ? |
| 12 But when ye sin so against the brethren, and wound their weak conscience, ye | | 12 But when ye sin so against the brethren, and wound their weak conscience, ye |
| sin against Christ. | | sin against Christ. |
| 13 Wherefore, if meat make my brother to offend, I will eat no flesh while the w | | 13 Wherefore, if meat make my brother to offend, I will eat no flesh while the w |
| orld standeth, lest I make my brother to offend. | | orld standeth, lest I make my brother to offend. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 9 | | ## Chapter 9 |
| | | |
| 1 Am I not an apostle? am I not free? have I not seen Jesus Christ our Lord? are | | 1 Am I not an apostle? am I not free? have I not seen Jesus Christ our Lord? are |
| not ye my work in the Lord? | | not ye my work in the Lord? |
| 2 If I be not an apostle unto others, yet doubtless I am to you: for the seal of | | 2 If I be not an apostle unto others, yet doubtless I am to you: for the seal of |
| mine apostleship are ye in the Lord. | | mine apostleship are ye in the Lord. |
| 3 Mine answer to them that do examine me is this, | | 3 Mine answer to them that do examine me is this, |
| 4 Have we not power to eat and to drink? | | 4 Have we not power to eat and to drink? |
| 5 Have we not power to lead about a sister, a wife, as well as other apostles, a | | 5 Have we not power to lead about a sister, a wife, as well as other apostles, a |
| nd as the brethren of the Lord, and Cephas? | | nd as the brethren of the Lord, and Cephas? |
| 6 Or I only and Barnabas, have not we power to forbear working? | | 6 Or I only and Barnabas, have not we power to forbear working? |
| 7 Who goeth a warfare any time at his own charges? who planteth a vineyard, and | | 7 Who goeth a warfare any time at his own charges? who planteth a vineyard, and |
| eateth not of the fruit thereof? or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the m | | eateth not of the fruit thereof? or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the m |
| ilk of the flock? | | ilk of the flock? |
| 8 Say I these things as a man? or saith not the law the same also? | | 8 Say I these things as a man? or saith not the law the same also? |
| 9 For it is written in the law of Moses, Thou shalt not muzzle the mouth of the | | 9 For it is written in the law of Moses, Thou shalt not muzzle the mouth of the |
| ox that treadeth out the corn. Doth God take care for oxen? | | ox that treadeth out the corn. Doth God take care for oxen? |
| 10 Or saith he it altogether for our sakes? For our sakes, no doubt, this is wri | | 10 Or saith he it altogether for our sakes? For our sakes, no doubt, this is wri |
| tten: that he that ploweth should plow in hope; and that he that thresheth in ho | | tten: that he that ploweth should plow in hope; and that he that thresheth in ho |
| pe should be partaker of his hope. | | pe should be partaker of his hope. |
| 11 If we have sown unto you spiritual things, is it a great thing if we shall re | | 11 If we have sown unto you spiritual things, is it a great thing if we shall re |
| ap your carnal things? | | ap your carnal things? |
| 12 If others be partakers of this power over you, are not we rather? Nevertheles | | 12 If others be partakers of this power over you, are not we rather? Nevertheles |
| s we have not used this power; but suffer all things, lest we should hinder the | | s we have not used this power; but suffer all things, lest we should hinder the |
| gospel of Christ. | | gospel of Christ. |
| 13 Do ye not know that they which minister about holy things live of the things | | 13 Do ye not know that they which minister about holy things live of the things |
| of the temple? and they which wait at the altar are partakers with the altar? | | of the temple? and they which wait at the altar are partakers with the altar? |
| 14 Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the gospel should live | | 14 Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the gospel should live |
| of the gospel. | | of the gospel. |
| 15 But I have used none of these things: neither have I written these things, th | | 15 But I have used none of these things: neither have I written these things, th |
| at it should be so done unto me: for it were better for me to die, than that any | | at it should be so done unto me: for it were better for me to die, than that any |
| man should make my glorying void. | | man should make my glorying void. |
| 16 For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is | | 16 For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is |
| laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel! | | laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel! |
| 17 For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, a | | 17 For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, a |
| dispensation of the gospel is committed unto me. | | dispensation of the gospel is committed unto me. |
| 18 What is my reward then? Verily that, when I preach the gospel, I may make the | | 18 What is my reward then? Verily that, when I preach the gospel, I may make the |
| gospel of Christ without charge, that I abuse not my power in the gospel. | | gospel of Christ without charge, that I abuse not my power in the gospel. |
| 19 For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all, t | | 19 For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all, t |
| hat I might gain the more. | | hat I might gain the more. |
| 20 And unto the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain the Jews; to them that | | 20 And unto the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain the Jews; to them that |
| are under the law, as under the law, that I might gain them that are under the | | are under the law, as under the law, that I might gain them that are under the |
| law; | | law; |
| 21 To them that are without law, as without law, (being not without law to God, | | 21 To them that are without law, as without law, (being not without law to God, |
| but under the law to Christ,) that I might gain them that are without law. | | but under the law to Christ,) that I might gain them that are without law. |
| 22 To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all thing | | 22 To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all thing |
| s to all men, that I might by all means save some. | | s to all men, that I might by all means save some. |
| 23 And this I do for the gospel's sake, that I might be partaker thereof with yo | | 23 And this I do for the gospel's sake, that I might be partaker thereof with yo |
| u. | | u. |
n | 24 Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the priz | n | 24 Know ye not that they which run in a race all run, but only one receiveth the |
| e? So run, that ye may obtain. | | prize? So run, that ye may obtain. |
| 25 And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now t | | 25 And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now t |
| hey do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible. | | hey do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible. |
| 26 I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth t | | 26 I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth t |
| he air: | | he air: |
| 27 But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any mean | | 27 But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any mean |
| s, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway. | | s, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 10 | | ## Chapter 10 |
| | | |
| 1 Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our f | | 1 Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our f |
| athers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea; | | athers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea; |
| 2 And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea; | | 2 And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea; |
| 3 And did all eat the same spiritual meat; | | 3 And did all eat the same spiritual meat; |
| 4 And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual R | | 4 And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual R |
| ock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ. | | ock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ. |
| 5 But with many of them God was not well pleased: for they were overthrown in th | | 5 But with many of them God was not well pleased: for they were overthrown in th |
| e wilderness. | | e wilderness. |
| 6 Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evi | | 6 Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evi |
| l things, as they also lusted. | | l things, as they also lusted. |
| 7 Neither be ye idolaters, as were some of them; as it is written, The people sa | | 7 Neither be ye idolaters, as were some of them; as it is written, The people sa |
| t down to eat and drink, and rose up to play. | | t down to eat and drink, and rose up to play. |
| 8 Neither let us commit fornication, as some of them committed, and fell in one | | 8 Neither let us commit fornication, as some of them committed, and fell in one |
| day three and twenty thousand. | | day three and twenty thousand. |
| 9 Neither let us tempt Christ, as some of them also tempted, and were destroyed | | 9 Neither let us tempt Christ, as some of them also tempted, and were destroyed |
| of serpents. | | of serpents. |
| 10 Neither murmur ye, as some of them also murmured, and were destroyed of the d | | 10 Neither murmur ye, as some of them also murmured, and were destroyed of the d |
| estroyer. | | estroyer. |
n | 11 Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written f | n | 11 Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written f |
| or our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come. | | or our admonition also, and for an admonition for those upon whom the end of the |
| | | world shall come. |
| 12 Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall. | | 12 Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall. |
| 13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is f | | 13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is f |
| aithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will | | aithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will |
| with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it. | | with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it. |
| 14 Wherefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry. | | 14 Wherefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry. |
| 15 I speak as to wise men; judge ye what I say. | | 15 I speak as to wise men; judge ye what I say. |
| 16 The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of C | | 16 The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of C |
| hrist? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ? | | hrist? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ? |
| 17 For we being many are one bread, and one body: for we are all partakers of th | | 17 For we being many are one bread, and one body: for we are all partakers of th |
| at one bread. | | at one bread. |
| 18 Behold Israel after the flesh: are not they which eat of the sacrifices parta | | 18 Behold Israel after the flesh: are not they which eat of the sacrifices parta |
| kers of the altar? | | kers of the altar? |
| 19 What say I then? that the idol is any thing, or that which is offered in sacr | | 19 What say I then? that the idol is any thing, or that which is offered in sacr |
| ifice to idols is any thing? | | ifice to idols is any thing? |
| 20 But I say, that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to de | | 20 But I say, that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to de |
| vils, and not to God: and I would not that ye should have fellowship with devils | | vils, and not to God: and I would not that ye should have fellowship with devils |
| . | | . |
| 21 Ye cannot drink the cup of the Lord, and the cup of devils: ye cannot be part | | 21 Ye cannot drink the cup of the Lord, and the cup of devils: ye cannot be part |
| akers of the Lord's table, and of the table of devils. | | akers of the Lord's table, and of the table of devils. |
| 22 Do we provoke the Lord to jealousy? are we stronger than he? | | 22 Do we provoke the Lord to jealousy? are we stronger than he? |
n | 23 All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things ar | n | 23 All things are not lawful for me, for all things are not expedient: all thing |
| e lawful for me, but all things edify not. | | s are not lawful, for all things edify not. |
| 24 Let no man seek his own, but every man another's wealth. | | 24 Let no man seek therefore his own, but every man another's good. |
| 25 Whatsoever is sold in the shambles, that eat, asking no question for conscien | | 25 Whatsoever is sold in the shambles, that eat, asking no question for conscien |
| ce sake: | | ce sake: |
| 26 For the earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof. | | 26 For the earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof. |
n | 27 If any of them that believe not bid you to a feast, and ye be disposed to go; | n | 27 If any of them that believe not bid you to a feast, and ye be disposed to eat |
| whatsoever is set before you, eat, asking no question for conscience sake. | | ; whatsoever is set before you, eat, asking no question for conscience sake. |
| 28 But if any man say unto you, This is offered in sacrifice unto idols, eat not | | 28 But if any man say unto you, This is offered in sacrifice unto idols, eat not |
| for his sake that shewed it, and for conscience sake: for the earth is the Lord | | for his sake that shewed it, and for conscience sake: for the earth is the Lord |
| 's, and the fulness thereof: | | 's, and the fulness thereof: |
| 29 Conscience, I say, not thine own, but of the other: for why is my liberty jud | | 29 Conscience, I say, not thine own, but of the other: for why is my liberty jud |
| ged of another man's conscience? | | ged of another man's conscience? |
| 30 For if I by grace be a partaker, why am I evil spoken of for that for which I | | 30 For if I by grace be a partaker, why am I evil spoken of for that for which I |
| give thanks? | | give thanks? |
| 31 Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory | | 31 Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory |
| of God. | | of God. |
| 32 Give none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the churc | | 32 Give none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the churc |
| h of God: | | h of God: |
n | 33 Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking mine own profit, but the | n | 33 Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking mine own profit, but of t |
| profit of many, that they may be saved. | | he many, that they may be saved. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 11 | | ## Chapter 11 |
| | | |
| 1 Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ. | | 1 Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ. |
| 2 Now I praise you, brethren, that ye remember me in all things, and keep the or | | 2 Now I praise you, brethren, that ye remember me in all things, and keep the or |
| dinances, as I delivered them to you. | | dinances, as I delivered them to you. |
| 3 But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head | | 3 But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head |
| of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God. | | of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God. |
| 4 Every man praying or prophesying, having his head covered, dishonoureth his he | | 4 Every man praying or prophesying, having his head covered, dishonoureth his he |
| ad. | | ad. |
| 5 But every woman that prayeth or prophesieth with her head uncovered dishonoure | | 5 But every woman that prayeth or prophesieth with her head uncovered dishonoure |
| th her head: for that is even all one as if she were shaven. | | th her head: for that is even all one as if she were shaven. |
| 6 For if the woman be not covered, let her also be shorn: but if it be a shame f | | 6 For if the woman be not covered, let her also be shorn: but if it be a shame f |
| or a woman to be shorn or shaven, let her be covered. | | or a woman to be shorn or shaven, let her be covered. |
| 7 For a man indeed ought not to cover his head, forasmuch as he is the image and | | 7 For a man indeed ought not to cover his head, forasmuch as he is the image and |
| glory of God: but the woman is the glory of the man. | | glory of God: but the woman is the glory of the man. |
| 8 For the man is not of the woman; but the woman of the man. | | 8 For the man is not of the woman; but the woman of the man. |
| 9 Neither was the man created for the woman; but the woman for the man. | | 9 Neither was the man created for the woman; but the woman for the man. |
n | 10 For this cause ought the woman to have power on her head because of the angel | n | 10 For this cause ought the woman to have a covering on her head because of the |
| s. | | angels. |
| 11 Nevertheless neither is the man without the woman, neither the woman without | | 11 Nevertheless neither is the man without the woman, neither the woman without |
| the man, in the Lord. | | the man, in the Lord. |
| 12 For as the woman is of the man, even so is the man also by the woman; but all | | 12 For as the woman is of the man, even so is the man also by the woman; but all |
| things of God. | | things of God. |
| 13 Judge in yourselves: is it comely that a woman pray unto God uncovered? | | 13 Judge in yourselves: is it comely that a woman pray unto God uncovered? |
| 14 Doth not even nature itself teach you, that, if a man have long hair, it is a | | 14 Doth not even nature itself teach you, that, if a man have long hair, it is a |
| shame unto him? | | shame unto him? |
| 15 But if a woman have long hair, it is a glory to her: for her hair is given he | | 15 But if a woman have long hair, it is a glory to her: for her hair is given he |
| r for a covering. | | r for a covering. |
| 16 But if any man seem to be contentious, we have no such custom, neither the ch | | 16 But if any man seem to be contentious, we have no such custom, neither the ch |
| urches of God. | | urches of God. |
| 17 Now in this that I declare unto you I praise you not, that ye come together n | | 17 Now in this that I declare unto you I praise you not, that ye come together n |
| ot for the better, but for the worse. | | ot for the better, but for the worse. |
| 18 For first of all, when ye come together in the church, I hear that there be d | | 18 For first of all, when ye come together in the church, I hear that there be d |
| ivisions among you; and I partly believe it. | | ivisions among you; and I partly believe it. |
n | 19 For there must be also heresies among you, that they which are approved may b | n | 19 For there must be also divisions among you, that they which are approved may |
| e made manifest among you. | | be made manifest among you. |
| 20 When ye come together therefore into one place, this is not to eat the Lord's | | 20 When ye come together into one place, is it not to eat the Lord's supper? |
| supper. | | |
| 21 For in eating every one taketh before other his own supper: and one is hungry | | 21 But in eating every one taketh before other his own supper: and one is hungry |
| , and another is drunken. | | , and another is drunken. |
| 22 What? have ye not houses to eat and to drink in? or despise ye the church of | | 22 What? have ye not houses to eat and to drink in? or despise ye the church of |
| God, and shame them that have not? What shall I say to you? shall I praise you i | | God, and shame them that have not? What shall I say to you? shall I praise you i |
| n this? I praise you not. | | n this? I praise you not. |
| 23 For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, That th | | 23 For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, That th |
| e Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread: | | e Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread: |
| 24 And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my bo | | 24 And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my bo |
| dy, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me. | | dy, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me. |
| 25 After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, This | | 25 After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, This |
| cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in reme | | cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in reme |
| mbrance of me. | | mbrance of me. |
| 26 For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's | | 26 For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's |
| death till he come. | | death till he come. |
| 27 Wherefore whosoever shall eat this bread, and drink this cup of the Lord, unw | | 27 Wherefore whosoever shall eat this bread, and drink this cup of the Lord, unw |
| orthily, shall be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord. | | orthily, shall be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord. |
| 28 But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of | | 28 But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of |
| that cup. | | that cup. |
n | 29 For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh damnation to | n | 29 For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh condemnation |
| himself, not discerning the Lord's body. | | to himself, not discerning the Lord's body. |
| 30 For this cause many are weak and sickly among you, and many sleep. | | 30 For this cause many are weak and sickly among you, and many sleep. |
| 31 For if we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged. | | 31 For if we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged. |
| 32 But when we are judged, we are chastened of the Lord, that we should not be c | | 32 But when we are judged, we are chastened of the Lord, that we should not be c |
| ondemned with the world. | | ondemned with the world. |
| 33 Wherefore, my brethren, when ye come together to eat, tarry one for another. | | 33 Wherefore, my brethren, when ye come together to eat, tarry one for another. |
| 34 And if any man hunger, let him eat at home; that ye come not together unto co | | 34 And if any man hunger, let him eat at home; that ye come not together unto co |
| ndemnation. And the rest will I set in order when I come. | | ndemnation. And the rest will I set in order when I come. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 12 | | ## Chapter 12 |
| | | |
n | 1 Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant. | n | 1 Now concerning spiritual things, brethren, I would not have you ignorant. |
| 2 Ye know that ye were Gentiles, carried away unto these dumb idols, even as ye | | 2 Ye know that ye were Gentiles, carried away unto these dumb idols, even as ye |
| were led. | | were led. |
n | 3 Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God | n | 3 Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God |
| calleth Jesus accursed: and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by t | | calleth Jesus accursed: and that no man can know that Jesus is the Lord, but by |
| he Holy Ghost. | | the Holy Ghost. |
| 4 Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. | | 4 Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. |
| 5 And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord. | | 5 And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord. |
| 6 And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh | | 6 And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh |
| all in all. | | all in all. |
| 7 But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal. | | 7 But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal. |
| 8 For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of k | | 8 For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of k |
| nowledge by the same Spirit; | | nowledge by the same Spirit; |
| 9 To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the sa | | 9 To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the sa |
| me Spirit; | | me Spirit; |
| 10 To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discernin | | 10 To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discernin |
| g of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation | | g of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation |
| of tongues: | | of tongues: |
| 11 But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man | | 11 But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man |
| severally as he will. | | severally as he will. |
| 12 For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that on | | 12 For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that on |
| e body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ. | | e body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ. |
| 13 For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Ge | | 13 For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Ge |
| ntiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spi | | ntiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spi |
| rit. | | rit. |
| 14 For the body is not one member, but many. | | 14 For the body is not one member, but many. |
| 15 If the foot shall say, Because I am not the hand, I am not of the body; is it | | 15 If the foot shall say, Because I am not the hand, I am not of the body; is it |
| therefore not of the body? | | therefore not of the body? |
| 16 And if the ear shall say, Because I am not the eye, I am not of the body; is | | 16 And if the ear shall say, Because I am not the eye, I am not of the body; is |
| it therefore not of the body? | | it therefore not of the body? |
| 17 If the whole body were an eye, where were the hearing? If the whole were hear | | 17 If the whole body were an eye, where were the hearing? If the whole were hear |
| ing, where were the smelling? | | ing, where were the smelling? |
| 18 But now hath God set the members every one of them in the body, as it hath pl | | 18 But now hath God set the members every one of them in the body, as it hath pl |
| eased him. | | eased him. |
| 19 And if they were all one member, where were the body? | | 19 And if they were all one member, where were the body? |
| 20 But now are they many members, yet but one body. | | 20 But now are they many members, yet but one body. |
| 21 And the eye cannot say unto the hand, I have no need of thee: nor again the h | | 21 And the eye cannot say unto the hand, I have no need of thee: nor again the h |
| ead to the feet, I have no need of you. | | ead to the feet, I have no need of you. |
| 22 Nay, much more those members of the body, which seem to be more feeble, are n | | 22 Nay, much more those members of the body, which seem to be more feeble, are n |
| ecessary: | | ecessary: |
| 23 And those members of the body, which we think to be less honourable, upon the | | 23 And those members of the body, which we think to be less honourable, upon the |
| se we bestow more abundant honour; and our uncomely parts have more abundant com | | se we bestow more abundant honour; and our uncomely parts have more abundant com |
| eliness. | | eliness. |
| 24 For our comely parts have no need: but God hath tempered the body together, h | | 24 For our comely parts have no need: but God hath tempered the body together, h |
| aving given more abundant honour to that part which lacked: | | aving given more abundant honour to that part which lacked: |
| 25 That there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have | | 25 That there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have |
| the same care one for another. | | the same care one for another. |
| 26 And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it; or one member | | 26 And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it; or one member |
| be honoured, all the members rejoice with it. | | be honoured, all the members rejoice with it. |
| 27 Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular. | | 27 Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular. |
| 28 And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, th | | 28 And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, th |
| irdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, | | irdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, |
| diversities of tongues. | | diversities of tongues. |
| 29 Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all workers of mira | | 29 Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all workers of mira |
| cles? | | cles? |
| 30 Have all the gifts of healing? do all speak with tongues? do all interpret? | | 30 Have all the gifts of healing? do all speak with tongues? do all interpret? |
n | 31 But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent | n | 31 I say unto you, Nay; for I have shewn unto you a more excellent way. Therefor |
| way. | | e, covet earnestly the best gifts. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 13 | | ## Chapter 13 |
| | | |
| 1 Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I | | 1 Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I |
| am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. | | am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. |
| 2 And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all | | 2 And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all |
| knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and ha | | knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and ha |
| ve not charity, I am nothing. | | ve not charity, I am nothing. |
| 3 And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body t | | 3 And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body t |
| o be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing. | | o be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing. |
| 4 Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not | | 4 Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not |
| itself, is not puffed up, | | itself, is not puffed up, |
| 5 Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, | | 5 Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, |
| thinketh no evil; | | thinketh no evil; |
| 6 Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; | | 6 Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; |
| 7 Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all thin | | 7 Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all thin |
| gs. | | gs. |
| 8 Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; wheth | | 8 Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; wheth |
| er there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vani | | er there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vani |
| sh away. | | sh away. |
| 9 For we know in part, and we prophesy in part. | | 9 For we know in part, and we prophesy in part. |
| 10 But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be d | | 10 But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be d |
| one away. | | one away. |
| 11 When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as | | 11 When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as |
| a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things. | | a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things. |
| 12 For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in | | 12 For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in |
| part; but then shall I know even as also I am known. | | part; but then shall I know even as also I am known. |
| 13 And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these | | 13 And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these |
| is charity. | | is charity. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 14 | | ## Chapter 14 |
| | | |
| 1 Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may proph | | 1 Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may proph |
| esy. | | esy. |
n | 2 For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: | n | 2 For he that speaketh in another tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: fo |
| for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries. | | r no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries. |
| 3 But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and | | 3 But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and |
| comfort. | | comfort. |
n | 4 He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesiet | n | 4 He that speaketh in another tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth e |
| h edifieth the church. | | difieth the church. |
| 5 I would that ye all spake with tongues, but rather that ye prophesied: for gre | | 5 I would that ye all spake with tongues, but rather that ye prophesied: for gre |
| ater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interp | | ater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interp |
| ret, that the church may receive edifying. | | ret, that the church may receive edifying. |
| 6 Now, brethren, if I come unto you speaking with tongues, what shall I profit y | | 6 Now, brethren, if I come unto you speaking with tongues, what shall I profit y |
| ou, except I shall speak to you either by revelation, or by knowledge, or by pro | | ou, except I shall speak to you either by revelation, or by knowledge, or by pro |
| phesying, or by doctrine? | | phesying, or by doctrine? |
| 7 And even things without life giving sound, whether pipe or harp, except they g | | 7 And even things without life giving sound, whether pipe or harp, except they g |
| ive a distinction in the sounds, how shall it be known what is piped or harped? | | ive a distinction in the sounds, how shall it be known what is piped or harped? |
| 8 For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the b | | 8 For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the b |
| attle? | | attle? |
| 9 So likewise ye, except ye utter by the tongue words easy to be understood, how | | 9 So likewise ye, except ye utter by the tongue words easy to be understood, how |
| shall it be known what is spoken? for ye shall speak into the air. | | shall it be known what is spoken? for ye shall speak into the air. |
| 10 There are, it may be, so many kinds of voices in the world, and none of them | | 10 There are, it may be, so many kinds of voices in the world, and none of them |
| is without signification. | | is without signification. |
| 11 Therefore if I know not the meaning of the voice, I shall be unto him that sp | | 11 Therefore if I know not the meaning of the voice, I shall be unto him that sp |
| eaketh a barbarian, and he that speaketh shall be a barbarian unto me. | | eaketh a barbarian, and he that speaketh shall be a barbarian unto me. |
| 12 Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may | | 12 Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may |
| excel to the edifying of the church. | | excel to the edifying of the church. |
n | 13 Wherefore let him that speaketh in an unknown tongue pray that he may interpr | n | 13 Wherefore let him that speaketh in another tongue pray that he may interpret. |
| et. | | |
| 14 For if I pray in an unknown tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding i | | 14 For if I pray in another tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is u |
| s unfruitful. | | nfruitful. |
| 15 What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the unders | | 15 What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the unders |
| tanding also: I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understandin | | tanding also: I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understandin |
| g also. | | g also. |
| 16 Else when thou shalt bless with the spirit, how shall he that occupieth the r | | 16 Else when thou shalt bless with the spirit, how shall he that occupieth the r |
| oom of the unlearned say Amen at thy giving of thanks, seeing he understandeth n | | oom of the unlearned say Amen at thy giving of thanks, seeing he understandeth n |
| ot what thou sayest? | | ot what thou sayest? |
| 17 For thou verily givest thanks well, but the other is not edified. | | 17 For thou verily givest thanks well, but the other is not edified. |
| 18 I thank my God, I speak with tongues more than ye all: | | 18 I thank my God, I speak with tongues more than ye all: |
n | 19 Yet in the church I had rather speak five words with my understanding, that b | n | 19 Yet in the church I had rather speak five words with my understanding, that b |
| y my voice I might teach others also, than ten thousand words in an unknown tong | | y my voice I might teach others also, than ten thousand words in another tongue. |
| ue. | | |
| 20 Brethren, be not children in understanding: howbeit in malice be ye children, | | 20 Brethren, be not children in understanding: howbeit in malice be ye children, |
| but in understanding be men. | | but in understanding be men. |
| 21 In the law it is written, With men of other tongues and other lips will I spe | | 21 In the law it is written, With men of other tongues and other lips will I spe |
| ak unto this people; and yet for all that will they not hear me, saith the Lord. | | ak unto this people; and yet for all that will they not hear me, saith the Lord. |
| 22 Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to them that | | 22 Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to them that |
| believe not: but prophesying serveth not for them that believe not, but for them | | believe not: but prophesying serveth not for them that believe not, but for them |
| which believe. | | which believe. |
| 23 If therefore the whole church be come together into one place, and all speak | | 23 If therefore the whole church be come together into one place, and all speak |
| with tongues, and there come in those that are unlearned, or unbelievers, will t | | with tongues, and there come in those that are unlearned, or unbelievers, will t |
| hey not say that ye are mad? | | hey not say that ye are mad? |
| 24 But if all prophesy, and there come in one that believeth not, or one unlearn | | 24 But if all prophesy, and there come in one that believeth not, or one unlearn |
| ed, he is convinced of all, he is judged of all: | | ed, he is convinced of all, he is judged of all: |
| 25 And thus are the secrets of his heart made manifest; and so falling down on h | | 25 And thus are the secrets of his heart made manifest; and so falling down on h |
| is face he will worship God, and report that God is in you of a truth. | | is face he will worship God, and report that God is in you of a truth. |
| 26 How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psal | | 26 How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psal |
| m, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Le | | m, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Le |
| t all things be done unto edifying. | | t all things be done unto edifying. |
n | 27 If any man speak in an unknown tongue, let it be by two, or at the most by th | n | 27 If any man speak in another tongue, let it be by two, or at the most by three |
| ree, and that by course; and let one interpret. | | , and that by course; and let one interpret. |
| 28 But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let h | | 28 But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let h |
| im speak to himself, and to God. | | im speak to himself, and to God. |
| 29 Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other judge. | | 29 Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other judge. |
| 30 If any thing be revealed to another that sitteth by, let the first hold his p | | 30 If any thing be revealed to another that sitteth by, let the first hold his p |
| eace. | | eace. |
| 31 For ye may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be comfor | | 31 For ye may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be comfor |
| ted. | | ted. |
| 32 And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets. | | 32 And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets. |
| 33 For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of t | | 33 For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of t |
| he saints. | | he saints. |
n | 34 Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto the | n | 34 Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto the |
| m to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience, as also saith the law. | | m to rule; but they are commanded to be under obedience, as also saith the law. |
| 35 And if they will learn any thing, let them ask their husbands at home: for it | | 35 And if they will learn any thing, let them ask their husbands at home: for it |
| is a shame for women to speak in the church. | | is a shame for women to rule in the church. |
| 36 What? came the word of God out from you? or came it unto you only? | | 36 What? came the word of God out from you? or came it unto you only? |
| 37 If any man think himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge t | | 37 If any man think himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge t |
| hat the things that I write unto you are the commandments of the Lord. | | hat the things that I write unto you are the commandments of the Lord. |
| 38 But if any man be ignorant, let him be ignorant. | | 38 But if any man be ignorant, let him be ignorant. |
| 39 Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues. | | 39 Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues. |
| 40 Let all things be done decently and in order. | | 40 Let all things be done decently and in order. |
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| ## Chapter 15 | | ## Chapter 15 |
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| 1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, w | | 1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, w |
| hich also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; | | hich also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; |
| 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unl | | 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unl |
| ess ye have believed in vain. | | ess ye have believed in vain. |
| 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Chr | | 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Chr |
| ist died for our sins according to the scriptures; | | ist died for our sins according to the scriptures; |
| 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the | | 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the |
| scriptures: | | scriptures: |
| 5 And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve: | | 5 And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve: |
| 6 After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the gr | | 6 After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the gr |
| eater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep. | | eater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep. |
| 7 After that, he was seen of James; then of all the apostles. | | 7 After that, he was seen of James; then of all the apostles. |
| 8 And last of all he was seen of me also, as of one born out of due time. | | 8 And last of all he was seen of me also, as of one born out of due time. |
| 9 For I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet to be called an apostle, | | 9 For I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet to be called an apostle, |
| because I persecuted the church of God. | | because I persecuted the church of God. |
n | 10 But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon | n | 10 But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon |
| me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, bu | | me was not in vain; for I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, bu |
| t the grace of God which was with me. | | t the grace of God which was with me. |
| 11 Therefore whether it were I or they, so we preach, and so ye believed. | | 11 Therefore whether it were I or they, so we preach, and so ye believed. |
| 12 Now if Christ be preached that he rose from the dead, how say some among you | | 12 Now if Christ be preached that he rose from the dead, how say some among you |
| that there is no resurrection of the dead? | | that there is no resurrection of the dead? |
| 13 But if there be no resurrection of the dead, then is Christ not risen: | | 13 But if there be no resurrection of the dead, then is Christ not risen: |
| 14 And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is als | | 14 And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is als |
| o vain. | | o vain. |
| 15 Yea, and we are found false witnesses of God; because we have testified of Go | | 15 Yea, and we are found false witnesses of God; because we have testified of Go |
| d that he raised up Christ: whom he raised not up, if so be that the dead rise n | | d that he raised up Christ: whom he raised not up, if so be that the dead rise n |
| ot. | | ot. |
| 16 For if the dead rise not, then is not Christ raised: | | 16 For if the dead rise not, then is not Christ raised: |
| 17 And if Christ be not raised, your faith is vain; ye are yet in your sins. | | 17 And if Christ be not raised, your faith is vain; ye are yet in your sins. |
| 18 Then they also which are fallen asleep in Christ are perished. | | 18 Then they also which are fallen asleep in Christ are perished. |
| 19 If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable | | 19 If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable |
| . | | . |
| 20 But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them tha | | 20 But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them tha |
| t slept. | | t slept. |
| 21 For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. | | 21 For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. |
| 22 For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. | | 22 For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. |
| 23 But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that a | | 23 But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that a |
| re Christ's at his coming. | | re Christ's at his coming. |
n | 24 Then cometh the end, when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even | n | 24 Afterward cometh the end, when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, |
| the Father; when he shall have put down all rule and all authority and power. | | even the Father; when he shall have put down all rule and all authority and pow |
| | | er. |
| 25 For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet. | | 25 For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet. |
n | 26 The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death. | n | 26 The last enemy, death, shall be destroyed. |
| 27 For he hath put all things under his feet. But when he saith all things are p | | 27 For he saith, When it is manifest that he hath put all things under his feet, |
| ut under him, it is manifest that he is excepted, which did put all things under | | and that all things are put under, he is excepted of the Father who did put all |
| him. | | things under him. |
| 28 And when all things shall be subdued unto him, then shall the Son also himsel | | 28 And when all things shall be subdued unto him, then shall the Son also himsel |
| f be subject unto him that put all things under him, that God may be all in all. | | f be subject unto him that put all things under him, that God may be all in all. |
| 29 Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not | | 29 Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not |
| at all? why are they then baptized for the dead? | | at all? why are they then baptized for the dead? |
| 30 And why stand we in jeopardy every hour? | | 30 And why stand we in jeopardy every hour? |
n | 31 I protest by your rejoicing which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, I die dail | n | 31 I protest unto you the resurrection of the dead; and this is my rejoicing whi |
| y. | | ch I have in Christ Jesus our Lord daily, though I die. |
| 32 If after the manner of men I have fought with beasts at Ephesus, what advanta | | 32 If after the manner of men I have fought with beasts at Ephesus, what advanta |
| geth it me, if the dead rise not? let us eat and drink; for to morrow we die. | | geth it me, if the dead rise not? let us eat and drink; for to morrow we die. |
| 33 Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners. | | 33 Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners. |
| 34 Awake to righteousness, and sin not; for some have not the knowledge of God: | | 34 Awake to righteousness, and sin not; for some have not the knowledge of God: |
| I speak this to your shame. | | I speak this to your shame. |
| 35 But some man will say, How are the dead raised up? and with what body do they | | 35 But some man will say, How are the dead raised up? and with what body do they |
| come? | | come? |
| 36 Thou fool, that which thou sowest is not quickened, except it die: | | 36 Thou fool, that which thou sowest is not quickened, except it die: |
n | 37 And that which thou sowest, thou sowest not that body that shall be, but bare | n | 37 And that which thou sowest, thou sowest not that body which shall be, but gra |
| grain, it may chance of wheat, or of some other grain: | | in; it may be of wheat, or some other: |
| 38 But God giveth it a body as it hath pleased him, and to every seed his own bo | | 38 But God giveth it a body as it hath pleased him, and to every seed his own bo |
| dy. | | dy. |
| 39 All flesh is not the same flesh: but there is one kind of flesh of men, anoth | | 39 All flesh is not the same flesh: but there is one kind of flesh of men, anoth |
| er flesh of beasts, another of fishes, and another of birds. | | er flesh of beasts, another of fishes, and another of birds. |
n | 40 There are also celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial: but the glory of the | n | 40 Also celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial, and bodies telestial: but the |
| celestial is one, and the glory of the terrestrial is another. | | glory of the celestial, one; and the terrestrial, another; and the telestial, an |
| | | other. |
| 41 There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glo | | 41 There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glo |
| ry of the stars: for one star differeth from another star in glory. | | ry of the stars: for one star differeth from another star in glory. |
| 42 So also is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption; it is rais | | 42 So also is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption; it is rais |
| ed in incorruption: | | ed in incorruption: |
| 43 It is sown in dishonour; it is raised in glory: it is sown in weakness; it is | | 43 It is sown in dishonour; it is raised in glory: it is sown in weakness; it is |
| raised in power: | | raised in power: |
| 44 It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural | | 44 It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural |
| body, and there is a spiritual body. | | body, and there is a spiritual body. |
| 45 And so it is written, The first man Adam was made a living soul; the last Ada | | 45 And so it is written, The first man Adam was made a living soul; the last Ada |
| m was made a quickening spirit. | | m was made a quickening spirit. |
n | 46 Howbeit that was not first which is spiritual, but that which is natural; and | n | 46 Howbeit that which is natural first, and not that which is spiritual; but aft |
| afterward that which is spiritual. | | erwards, that which is spiritual. |
| 47 The first man is of the earth, earthy: the second man is the Lord from heaven | | 47 The first man is of the earth, earthy: the second man is the Lord from heaven |
| . | | . |
| 48 As is the earthy, such are they also that are earthy: and as is the heavenly, | | 48 As is the earthy, such are they also that are earthy: and as is the heavenly, |
| such are they also that are heavenly. | | such are they also that are heavenly. |
| 49 And as we have borne the image of the earthy, we shall also bear the image of | | 49 And as we have borne the image of the earthy, we shall also bear the image of |
| the heavenly. | | the heavenly. |
| 50 Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of | | 50 Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of |
| God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption. | | God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption. |
| 51 Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be cha | | 51 Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be cha |
| nged, | | nged, |
n | 52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet s | n | 52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the sound of the last trump: for |
| hall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. | | the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shal |
| | | l be changed. |
| 53 For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on im | | 53 For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on im |
| mortality. | | mortality. |
| 54 So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shal | | 54 So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shal |
| l have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is writ | | l have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is writ |
| ten, Death is swallowed up in victory. | | ten, Death is swallowed up in victory. |
| 55 O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? | | 55 O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? |
| 56 The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. | | 56 The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. |
| 57 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Chri | | 57 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Chri |
| st. | | st. |
| 58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmoveable, always abounding | | 58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmoveable, always abounding |
| in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain i | | in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain i |
| n the Lord. | | n the Lord. |
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| ## Chapter 16 | | ## Chapter 16 |
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| 1 Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the chu | | 1 Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the chu |
| rches of Galatia, even so do ye. | | rches of Galatia, even so do ye. |
| 2 Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as Go | | 2 Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as Go |
| d hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come. | | d hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come. |
| 3 And when I come, whomsoever ye shall approve by your letters, them will I send | | 3 And when I come, whomsoever ye shall approve by your letters, them will I send |
| to bring your liberality unto Jerusalem. | | to bring your liberality unto Jerusalem. |
| 4 And if it be meet that I go also, they shall go with me. | | 4 And if it be meet that I go also, they shall go with me. |
| 5 Now I will come unto you, when I shall pass through Macedonia: for I do pass t | | 5 Now I will come unto you, when I shall pass through Macedonia: for I do pass t |
| hrough Macedonia. | | hrough Macedonia. |
| 6 And it may be that I will abide, yea, and winter with you, that ye may bring m | | 6 And it may be that I will abide, yea, and winter with you, that ye may bring m |
| e on my journey whithersoever I go. | | e on my journey whithersoever I go. |
| 7 For I will not see you now by the way; but I trust to tarry a while with you, | | 7 For I will not see you now by the way; but I trust to tarry a while with you, |
| if the Lord permit. | | if the Lord permit. |
| 8 But I will tarry at Ephesus until Pentecost. | | 8 But I will tarry at Ephesus until Pentecost. |
n | 9 For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversari | n | 9 For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, but there are many adversari |
| es. | | es. |
| 10 Now if Timotheus come, see that he may be with you without fear: for he worke | | 10 Now if Timotheus come, see that he may be with you without fear: for he worke |
| th the work of the Lord, as I also do. | | th the work of the Lord, as I also do. |
| 11 Let no man therefore despise him: but conduct him forth in peace, that he may | | 11 Let no man therefore despise him: but conduct him forth in peace, that he may |
| come unto me: for I look for him with the brethren. | | come unto me: for I look for him with the brethren. |
| 12 As touching our brother Apollos, I greatly desired him to come unto you with | | 12 As touching our brother Apollos, I greatly desired him to come unto you with |
| the brethren: but his will was not at all to come at this time; but he will come | | the brethren: but his will was not at all to come at this time; but he will come |
| when he shall have convenient time. | | when he shall have convenient time. |
| 13 Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. | | 13 Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. |
| 14 Let all your things be done with charity. | | 14 Let all your things be done with charity. |
| 15 I beseech you, brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firs | | 15 I beseech you, brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firs |
| tfruits of Achaia, and that they have addicted themselves to the ministry of the | | tfruits of Achaia, and that they have addicted themselves to the ministry of the |
| saints,) | | saints,) |
| 16 That ye submit yourselves unto such, and to every one that helpeth with us, a | | 16 That ye submit yourselves unto such, and to every one that helpeth with us, a |
| nd laboureth. | | nd laboureth. |
| 17 I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that wh | | 17 I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that wh |
| ich was lacking on your part they have supplied. | | ich was lacking on your part they have supplied. |
| 18 For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge ye them th | | 18 For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge ye them th |
| at are such. | | at are such. |
| 19 The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the | | 19 The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the |
| Lord, with the church that is in their house. | | Lord, with the church that is in their house. |
t | 20 All the brethren greet you. Greet ye one another with an holy kiss. | t | 20 All the brethren greet you. Greet ye one another with an holy salutation. |
| 21 The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand. | | 21 The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand. |
| 22 If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema Maran-atha. | | 22 If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema Maran-atha. |
| 23 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. | | 23 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. |
| 24 My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen. | | 24 My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen. |
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