I speak as to sensible people—judge for yourselves what I say.
Therefore, my dearly loved ones, flee from idolatry.
The cup of blessing that we bless—isn’t it a sharing of Messiah’s blood? The bread which we break—isn’t it a sharing of Messiah’s body?
Judge for yourselves—is it proper for a woman to pray to God with her head uncovered?
Brothers and sisters, stop being children in your thinking—rather, be infants in evil, but in your thinking be mature.
We are fools for Messiah’s sake, but you are wise in Messiah! We are weak, but you are strong! You are honored, but we are dishonored!
I say this to put you to shame! Isn’t there even one wise man among you who will be able to settle disputes between his brethren?
Now concerning idol sacrifices, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up.
but test all things, hold fast to what is good,