For you put up with fools gladly, since you yourselves are wise!
We are fools for Christ’s sake, but you are wise in Christ! We are weak, but you are strong! You are distinguished, but we are dishonored!
I speak as to wise men; judge for yourselves what I say.
Now concerning things offered to idols: We know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love edifies.
Because you say, ‘I am rich, have become wealthy, and have need of nothing’—and do not know that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked—
“I know your works, your labor, your patience, and that you cannot bear those who are evil. And you have tested those who say they are apostles and are not, and have found them liars;