I speak as to wise men, judge ye what I say.
but examine all things. Hold firm the good.
Now about the things sacrificed to idols. We know that all have knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up.
Brothers, become not children in your thoughts. Instead be childlike in wickedness, but in your thoughts become mature.
Judge ye among yourselves, is it proper for a woman to pray to God uncovered?
I speak shame about you. So there is not among you not even one wise man who will be able to arbitrate between his brother?
We are foolish for the sake of Christ, but ye are wise in Christ. We are weak, but ye are strong. Ye are esteemed, but we are disreputable.
Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry.
The cup of the blessing that we bless, is it not a participation of the blood of the Christ? The bread that we break, is it not a participation of the body of the Christ?