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For I do not want you to be ignorant, brothers, of the fact that all of our ancestors were under the cloud, and they all went through the sea,Exodus 13:21; 14:22; 40:34; Numbers 9:18; 14:14; 33:8; Deuteronomy 1:33; Joshua 4:23; Nehemiah 9:12,19; Psalm 78:13-14; 105:39;">[xr]

and they all drank the same spiritual drink, for they continually drank from the spiritual Rock that went with them, and that Rock was Christ.Exodus 17:6; Numbers 20:11; Psalm 78:15;">[xr]

Now these things became examples for us so that we won't set our hearts on evil as they did.Numbers 11:4,33-34; Psalm 106:14;">[xr]

These things happened to them to serve as an example, and they were written down as a warning for us in whom the climax of the ages has been realized.Romans 15:4; 1 Corinthians 7:29; 9:10; Philippians 4:5; Hebrews 10:25,37; 1 John 2:18;">[xr]

No temptation has overtaken you that is unusual for human beings. But God is faithful, and he will not allow you to be tempted beyond your strength. Instead, along with the temptation he will also provide a way out, so that you may be able to endure it.Psalm 125:3; Jeremiah 29:11; 1 Corinthians 1:9; 2 Peter 2:9;">[xr]

I am talking to sensible people. Decide for yourselves what I am saying.1 Corinthians 8:1;">[xr]

for "the earth and everything in it belong to the Lord."Psalm 24:1">[fn]Exodus 19:5; Deuteronomy 10:14; Psalm 24:1; 50:12; 1 Corinthians 10:28;">[xr]

However, if someone says to you, "This was offered in sacrifice," don't eat it, both out of consideration for the one who told you and because of conscience.Deuteronomy 10:14; Psalm 24:1; 1 Corinthians 8:10,12; 10:26;">[xr]

I mean, of course, his conscience, not yours. For why should my freedom be judged by someone else's conscience?Romans 14:16;">[xr]

If I eat with thankfulness, why should I be denounced because of what I am thankful for?Romans 14:6; 1 Timothy 4:3-4;">[xr]

just as I myself try to please everybody in every way, not looking for my own advantage but for that of many people, so that they might be saved.Romans 15:2; 1 Corinthians 9:19,22, 24;">[xr]

I praise you for remembering me in everything and for carefully following the traditions, just as I passed them on to you.1 Corinthians 4:17; 7:17;">[xr]

So if a woman does not cover her head, she should cut off her hair. If it is a disgrace for a woman to cut off her hair or shave her head, let her cover her own head.Numbers 5:18; Deuteronomy 22:5;">[xr]

For man did not come from woman, but woman from man;Genesis 2:21-22;">[xr]

and man was not created for woman, but woman for man.Genesis 2:18,21, 23;">[xr]

For as woman came from man, so man comes through woman. But everything comes from God.Romans 11:36;">[xr]

Decide for yourselves: Is it proper for a woman to pray to God with her head uncovered?It is proper . . . uncovered, isn't it?">[fn]

Nature itself teaches you neither that it is disgraceful for a man to have longlong">[fn] hair

nor that hair is a woman's glory, for hair is given as a substitute for coverings.

Now I am not praising you in giving you the following instructions. When you gather, it is not for the better but for the worse.