Study Desk

What then is my reward? That in preaching the gospel I may offer it free of charge, and so not use up my rights in preaching it.

To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all men, so that by all possible means I might save some.

I do all this for the sake of the gospel, so that I may share in its blessings.

No, I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified.

So the one who thinks he is standing firm should be careful not to fall.

No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide an escape, so that you can stand up under it.

So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God.

For just as woman came from man, so also man is born of woman. But everything comes from God.

But when we are judged by the Lord, we are being disciplined so that we will not be condemned with the world.

So, my brothers, when you come together to eat, wait for one another.

If anyone is hungry, he should eat at home, so that when you come together it will not result in judgment. And when I come, I will give instructions about the remaining matters.

The body is a unit, though it is comprised of many parts. And although its parts are many, they all form one body. So it is with Christ.

so that there should be no division in the body, but that its members should have mutual concern for one another.

If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have absolute faith so as to move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.

I wish that all of you could speak in tongues, but I would rather have you prophesy. He who prophesies is greater than one who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets, so that the church may be edified.

So it is with you. Unless you speak intelligible words with your tongue, how will anyone know what you are saying? You will just be speaking into the air.

So if the whole church comes together and everyone speaks in tongues, and some who are uninstructed or some unbelievers come in, will they not say that you are out of your minds?

and the secrets of his heart will be made clear. So he will fall facedown and worship God, proclaiming, "God is truly among you!"

For you can all prophesy in turn so that everyone may be instructed and encouraged.

So, my brothers, be eager to prophesy and do not forbid speaking in tongues.