Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers through whom you believe, as the Lord gave to each one?

But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace toward me was not in vain; but I labored more abundantly than every one of them, yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.

Through Him we have received grace and apostleship unto obedience of faith among all nations for His name,

For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to understand with a sound mind, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith.

Nevertheless, brethren, I have written more boldly to you on some points, as reminding you, because of the grace given to me by God,

if indeed you have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which was given to me for you,

by which, when you read, you may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ),

that the Gentiles should be fellow heirs, of the same body, and joint partakers of His promise in Christ through the gospel,

To me, who am less than the least of all the saints, this grace was given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ,

To this end I also labor, striving according to His working which works in me mightily.

according to the glorious gospel of the blessed God which was committed to my trust.

although I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and an insolent man; but I received mercy because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.

If anyone speaks, let him speak as the words of God. If anyone ministers, let him do it as with the strength which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom is the glory and might forever and ever. Amen.

Therefore give to Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people, that I may discern between good and evil. For who is able to judge this great people of Yours?

And God said to him: Because you have asked this thing, and have not asked long life for yourself, nor have asked riches for yourself, nor have asked the life of your enemies, but have asked for yourself understanding to discern justice,

Huram also said: Blessed is Jehovah the God of Israel, who has made the heavens and earth, for He has given King David a wise son, endowed with prudence and understanding, who will build a house for Jehovah and a royal house for himself.

And the prudent shall shine as the brightness of the firmament, and those who turn many to righteousness, as the stars forever and ever.

Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock;

Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his master made administrator over his household, to give them food in due season?

Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the Word of Truth.

I planted, Apollos watered, but God made it grow.

For no one is able to lay any other foundation than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.

If I am not an apostle to others, yet at least I am to you. For you are the seal of my apostleship in the Lord.

The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house; his hands shall also finish it. And you shall know that Jehovah of Hosts has sent me to you.

And so I have striven to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, so that I should not build on another man's foundation,

having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief corner stone,

Now the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and on them were the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.

And the foundations of the wall of the city were adorned with all kinds of precious stones: the first foundation was jasper, the second sapphire, the third chalcedony, the fourth emerald,

Therefore, whether it was I or they, so we preach and so you believe.

Now if Christ is preached that He has been raised from the dead, how do some among you say that there is no resurrection of the dead?

And when he was minded to cross to Achaia, the brethren wrote, encouraging the disciples to receive him; and when he arrived, he greatly helped those who had believed through grace;

not boasting of things beyond measure, that is, in other men's labors, but having hope, that as your faith is growing, according to our rule, being greatly enlarged to overflowing,

For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into apostles of Christ.

Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also transform themselves into ministers of righteousness, whose end will be according to their works.

And moreover, because the preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge. Yes, he pondered, and sought out, and set in order many proverbs.

Therefore take heed that the light which is in you is not darkness.

And He said: Take heed that you not be led astray. For many will come in My name, saying, I AM, and, The time is here. Therefore do not go after them.

And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you may fulfill it.

Take heed to yourself and to the doctrine. Continue in them, for in doing this you will deliver both yourself and those who hear you.

My brethren, let not many of you become teachers, knowing that we shall receive a stricter judgment.

If anyone speaks, let him speak as the words of God. If anyone ministers, let him do it as with the strength which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom is the glory and might forever and ever. Amen.

But there were also false prophets among the people, even as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Lord who bought them, and bring on themselves swift destruction.

By covetousness they will exploit you with well-turned words; whose judgment of old is not idle, and their destruction does not slumber.