Now concerning virgins: I have no commandment from the Lord; yet I give judgment as one who, having received mercy from the Lord, is faithful.

But she is happier if she remains so, according to my judgment; and I think I also have the Spirit of God.

It is really not profitable for me to boast, for I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.

He who has pity upon the poor lends to Jehovah, and He will make compensation for what he has given.

And whoever gives one of these little ones only a cup of cold water in the name of a disciple, truly I say to you, he shall by no means lose his reward.

nor do you consider that it is expedient for us that one man should die for the people, and that the whole nation should not perish.

Nevertheless I tell you the truth. It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I depart, I will send Him to you.

Now it was Caiaphas who gave counsel to the Jews that it was expedient that one man should die for the people.

All things are lawful for me, but not all things are profitable. All things are lawful for me, but I will not be enslaved under the power of any.

All things are lawful for me, but not all things are helpful; all things are lawful for me, but not all things build up.

Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that abounds to your account.

Let them do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to give, willing to share,

storing up for themselves a good foundation for the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.

But do not forget to do good and to share, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food,

and one of you says to them, Depart in peace, be warmed and filled, but you do not give them the things which are needed for the body, what does it profit?

I speak not by commandment, but I am testing the sincerity of your love through the diligence of others.

for I know your willingness, about which I exult of you to the Macedonians, that Achaia was ready a year ago; and your zeal has stirred up the majority.