¶ And I could not speak unto you brethren as unto spiritual: but as unto carnal, even as it were unto babes in Christ.
Then turned he about, and said unto Peter: go after me Satan, thou offendest me, because thou perceivest not godly things: but worldly things.
For we know that the law is spiritual: but I am carnal, sold under sin:
¶ Brethren, be not children in wit: as concerning maliciousness be children: but in wit be perfect.
If any man think himself a prophet either spiritual: let him understand, what things I write unto you. For they are the commandments of the Lord.
¶ We speak that which is wisdom among them that are perfect: not the wisdom of this world neither of the rulers of this world (which goeth to nought,)
¶ Brethren, if any man be fallen by chance into any fault: ye which are spiritual, help to amend him, in the spirit of meekness: considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.
For every man that is fed with milk is inexpert in the word of righteousness: For he is but a babe.
¶ Babes I write unto you how that your sins are forgiven you for his name's sake.