On 1aol offerings. 1. CORINTHIANS. Rights yielded for love. ly, and that ye may attend upon the bling-block to them that are weak. Lord without distraction. 10 For if any man see thee which 36 But if any man think that he be- hast knowledge sit at meat in the idol's haveth himself uncomely toward his temple, shall not the conscience of virgin, if she pass the flower of her him which is weak be emboldened to rge, and need so require, let him do eat those things which are offered to what he will, he sinneth not; let them jidols; marry. 11 And through thy knowledge shall 37 Nevertheless, he that standeth the weak brother perish, for whom otedfast in his heart, having no neces-Christ died ? sity, but hath power over his own 12 But when ye sin so against the will, and hath so decreed in his heart brethren, and wound their weak conthat he will keep his virgin, doeth science, ye sin against Christ. well. 38 So then be that giveth her in marriage doeth well; but he that giveth her not in marriage doeth better. 39 The wife is bound by the law as long as her husband liveth; but if her husband be dead, she is at liberty to be 13 Wherefore, it meat make my brother to ollend, I will eat no flesh while the world standeth, lest I make my brother to offend. CHAP. IX. married to whom she will; only in the AM I not an apostle? am I not free? Lord. OW, as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up; but charity edifieth. 2 And if any man think that he knoweth any thing, he knoweth nothing yet as he ought to know. 3 But if any man love God, the same is known of him. have I not seen Jesus Christ our Lord ? are not ye my work in the Lord ? 2 If I be not an apostle unto others, yet doubtless I am to you: for the seal of mine apostleship are ye in the Lord. 3 Mine answer to them that do examine me is this; 4 Have we not power to eat and tɔ drink ? 5 Have we not power to lead about a sister, a wife, as well as other apostles, and as the brethren of the Lord, and Cephas ? 4 As concerning therefore the eating 6 Or I only and Barnabas, have not of those things that are offered in sa-we power to forbear working? crifice unto idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is none other God but one. 5 For though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or in earth, (as there be gods many, and lords many',) 6 But to us there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we in hin; and one Lord Jesus Christ, oy who are all things, and we by him. 7 Who goeth a warfare at any time at his own charges? who planteth a vineyard, and cateth not of the fruit thereof? or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock? 8 Say I these things as a man? or saith not the law the same also ? 9 For it is written in the law of Moses, Thou shalt not muzzle the mouth of the ox that treadeth out the com. Doth God take care for oxen ? 10 Or saith he it altogether for our 7 Howbeit there isnot in every man sakes? For our sakes, no doubt, this is that knowledge: for some, with con-written: that he that ploweth should lence of the idol unto this hour, cat plow in hope; and that he that threshas a thing offered unto an idol: and eth in hope should be partaker of his heir conscience being weak is defiled. hope. 8 But meat commendeth us not to God: for neither, if we eat, are we the better; neither, if we cat not, are we the worse. 1 If we have sown unto you spiritual things, is it a great thing if we shall reap your carnal things ? 12 If others be partakers of this pow9 But take heed, lest by any means er over you, are not we rather? Never this liberty of yours become a stum-theless we have not used this power; Sacrifices for the gospel. but suffer all things, lest we should bring it into subjection; lest that by hinder the gospel of Christ. any means, when I bave preached to others, I myself should be a castaway CHAP. X. 13 Do ye not know, that they which minister about holy things live of the things of the temple? and they which wait at the altar are partakers with MOREOVER, brethren, I would altar? not that ye should be ignorant, 14 Even so hath the Lord ordained, how that all our fathers were under that they which preach the gospel the cloud, and all passed through the should live of the gospel. 15 But I have used none of these things; neither have I written these things, that it should be so done unto me: for it were better for me to die, than that any man should make my glorying void. sea; 2 And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea; 3 And did all eat the same spiritual meat; 4 And did all drink the same spiritual drink : (for they drank of that 16 For though I preach the gospel, spiritual Rock that followed them; I have nothing to glory of: for neces-and that Rock was Cbrist :) sity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel! 17 For if I do this thing willingly, I bave a reward: but if against my will, a dispensation of the gospel is committed unto me. 18 What is my reward then? Ferily, that, when I preach the gospel, I may make the gospel of Christ without charge, that I abuse not my power in the gospel. 19 For though 1 be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more. 20 And unto the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain the Jews; to them that are under the law, as under the law, that I might gain them that are under the law; 21 To them that are without law, as without law, (being not without law to God, but under the law to Christ,) that I might gain them that are with out law. 22 To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all things to all men, that I might by all meaus save some. 23 And this I do for the gospel's sake, that I might be partaker thereof with you. 6 But with many of theni God was not well pleased; for they were overthrown in the wilderness. 6 Now these things were our exam ples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted. 7 Neither be ye idolaters, as were some of them; as it is written, The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play. 8 Neither let us commit fornication, as some of them committed, and fell in one day three and twenty thousand. 9 Neither let us tempt Christ, as some of them also tempted, and were destroyed of serpents. 10 Neither murmur ye, as some of them also murmured, and were de stroyed of the destroyer. 11 Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come. 12 Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall. 13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptaItion also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it. 14 Wherefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry. 15 I speak as to wise men; judge ye what 1 say. 24 Know ye not that they which run in a race, run all, but one receiveth the prize ?So run, that ye may obtain. 25 ̊ And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible 16 The cup of blessing which we crown, but we an incorruptible. bless, is it not the communion of the 26. I therefore so run, not as uncer-blood of Christ? the bread which we ramly; so fight 1, not as one that beat-break, is it not the communion of the th the air: body of Christ ? 27. But I keep under my body, and] 17 For we, being many, are out Finai àrections. 1. CORINTHIANS, Female decorum. bread, and one body: for we are all, 2 Now I praise you, brethren, that partakers of that one bread. ye remember me in all things, and 18 Behold Isruel after the flesh. Are keep the ordinances, as I delivered not they which eat of the sacrifices them to you. partakers of the altar? 19 What say I then? that the idol is any thing? or that which is offered in sacrifice to idols is any thing? 3 But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the mang and the head of Christ is God. 20 But I say, that the things which + Every man praying or prophesy the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice tofing, having his head covered, dishondevils, and not to God: and I would oureth bis bead. not that ye should have fellowship 5 But every woman that prayeth or with devils. prophesieth with her head uncovered, 21 Ye cannot drink the cup of the dishonoureth her head: for that is Lord, and the cup of devils: ye can-leven all one as if she were shaven. not be partakers of the Lord's table, 6 For if the woman be not covered, and of the table of devils. let her also be shor: but if it be a 22 Do we provoke the Lord to jeal-shame for a woman to be shom or ousy? are we stronger than he? shaven, let her be covered. 23 ̊ All things are lawful for me, but 7 For a man indeed ought not to all things are not expedient: all things cover his head, forasmuch as he is the are lawful for nie, but all things edify image and glory of God: but the woman is the glory of the man. not. 24 Let no man seek his own, but every man another's wealth. 25 Whatsoever is sold in the shambles, that eat, asking no question for conscience' sake: 25 For the earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof. 27 If any of them that believe not bid you to a feust, and ye be disposed to go, whatsoever is set before you eat,asking no questionsfor conscience suke. 3 For the man is not of the womau; but the woman of the man. 9 Neither was the man created for the woman; but the woman for the man. 10 For this cause ought the woman to have power on her head, because of the angels. 11 Nevertheless, neither is the man without the woman, neither the woman without the man, in the Lord. 12 For as the woman is of the man, even so is the man also by the wo man; but all things of God. 13 Judge in yourselves: is it comely that a woman pray unto God uncovered? 28 But if any man say unto you, This is offered in sacrifice unto idols, eat not for his sake that showed it, and for conscience' sake: for the earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof. 14 Doth not even nature itself teach 29 Conscience, I say, not thine own, you, that, if a man have long hair, it but of the other: for why is my lib-is a shaine unto him? erty judged of another man's couscience? 30 For if I by grace be a partaker, why am I evil spoken of for that for which I give thanks? 31 Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. 32 Give none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God: 33 Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking mine own profit, ut the profit of many, that they may be saved. B CHAP. XI. 15. But if a woman have long hair, it is a glory to her: for her hair is given her for a covering. 16 But if any man seem to be contentious, we have no such custom, neither the churches of God. 17 Now in this that I declare unto you, I praise you not, that ye come together not for the better, but for the worse. 18 For first of all, when ye come to gether in the church, I hear that there be divisions among you; and I partly believe it 19 For there must be also heresies among you, that they which are apEye followers of me, even as Isproved may be inade manifest among also am of Christ The Lord's supper CHAP. Mil. On the gifts of the spirit. 20 When ye come together therefore, 3 Wherefore I give you to understand, into one place, this is not to eat the that no man speaking by the Spirit of Lord's supper. God calleth Jesus accursed; and that 21 For in eating every one taketh be-no man can say that Jesus is the fore other his own supper: and one is Lord, but by the Holy Ghost hungry, and another is drunken. 22 What! bave ye not houses to eat and to drink in? or despise ye the church; of God, and shame them that have no.? What shall I say to you?! shall I praise you in this? I praise you not. 23 For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, That the Lord Jesus, the same night in which he was betrayed, took bread: 24 And, when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat; this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of ine. 25 After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me. 26 For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do show the Lord's death till he come. 27 Wherefore, whosoever shall eat this bread, and drink this cup of the Lord, unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord. 28 But let a man examine himself, und so let him eat of that bread, and drink of that cup. 4 Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. 5 And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord. 6 And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all. 7 But the manifestations of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal 8 For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit; 9 To another faith by the same Spirit, to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit; 10 To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues: 11 But all these worketh that one and the self-same Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will 12 For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body; so also is Christ. 13 For by one Spirit are we all bap tized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond 29 For he that eateth and drinketh or free; and have been all made to onworthily, eateth and drinketh dam-drink into one Spirit. nation to himself, not disceruing the Lord's body. 30 For this cause many are weak and sickly among you, and many sleep. 31 For if we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged. 32 But when we are judged, we are chastened of the Lord, that we should not be condemned with the world. 33 Wherefore, my brethren, when ye come together to eat, tarry one for unother. 14 For the body is not one member, but many. 15 If the foot shall say, Because I am not the hand, I am not of the body; is it therefore not of the body? 16 And if the car shall say, Because 1 am not the eye, I am not of the body; is it therefore not of the body ? 17 If the whole body were an eye, where were the bearing? if the whole eere hearing, where were the smellling? 34 And if any man hunger, let him 18 But now hath God set the memeat at home; that ye come not togeth-bers every one of them in the body as er unto condemnation. And the rest it hath pleased him. will I set in order when I come. CHAP. XII. TOW, concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant. 19 And if they were all one member, where were the body? 20 But now are they many members, yet but one body. 21 And the eye cannot say unto the 2 Y know that ye were Gentiles, hand, I have no need of thee; nor carried away unto these dumo dols, again the head to the feet, 1 have no even as ye were led. Ineed of you. Excellence of love. * CORINTHIANS. Uses of various gifts. 22 Nay, much more those members things, hopeth all things, endureth of the body, which seem to be more all things. feeble, are necessary: 8 Charity never faileth: but wheth 23 And those members of the body, er there be prophecies, they shall faii; which we think to be less honorable, whether there be tongues, they shal upon these we bestow more abundant cease; whether there be knowledge, honour, and our uncomely parts have it shall vanish away. more abundant comeliness. 9 For we know in part, and we prophesy in part. 10 But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall 24 For our comely parts have no need; but God hath tempered the body together, having given more abundant honour to that part which lacked: be done away. 25 That there should pe no schism in the body; but that the members child, I understood as a child, I thought should have the same care one for another. 11 When I was a child, I spake as a as a child; but when I became a man, 1 put away childish things. 26 And whether one member suffer, 12 For now we see through a glass, all the members suffer with it; or one darkly; but then face to face: now } member be honoured, all the mem-know in part; but then shall I know bers rejoice with it. 27 Now ye are the body of Christ,] and members in particular. 28 And God hath set some in the church; first, apostles; secondarily, prophets; thirdly, teachers; after that miracles; then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues. 29 Are all apostles are all prophets? are all teachers? are all workers of miracles? even as also I am known. 13 And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity. CHAP. XIV. spiritual gifts, but rather that ye OLLOW after charity, and desire may prophesy. 2 For he that speaketh in anun«nown. tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth 30 Have all the gifts of healing? do him; howbeit in the spirit he speak all speak with tongues? do all inter-eth mysteries. pret? 31 But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet show I unto you a more ex cellent way. CHAP. XIII. 3 But be that prophesieth, speaketh unto men to edification, and exhorta tion, and comfort. 4 He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that THO Howen and d angels, and have HOUGH Ispeakwith the tongues prophesieth edifieth the church. 5 I would that ye all epake with not charity, I am become as sounding tongues,but rather that ye prophesied: orass, or a tinkling cymbal. for greater is he that propesieth 2 And though I have the gift of than he that speaketh with tongues, prophecy, and understand all inyste except he interpret, that the church ries, and all knowledge; and though may receive edifying. I have all faith, so that I could re- 6 Now, brethren, if I come unto you move mountains, and have not chari- speaking with tongues, what shall 1 ty', I am nothing. profit you, except I shall speak to you 3 And though I bestow all my goods either by revelation, or by knowledge, to feed the poor, and though I give or by propesying, or by doctrine? my body to be burned, and have not 7 And even things without life giving charity, it profiteth me nothing.. sound, whether pipe or harp, except 4 Charity suffereth long, and is they give a distinction in the sounds, kind; charity envieth not; charity bow shall it be known what is piped vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, or harped? 5 Doth not behave itself unseemly, 8 For if the trumpet give an uncer seeketh not her own, is not easily protain sound, who shall prepare himself voked, thinketh no evil, to the battle P 6 Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; 7 Beareth all things, believeth all 9 So likewise ye, except ye utter by the tongue words easy to be understood, how shall it be known what is |