1Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea;
2Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea;
3And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea;
4And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea;
5And did all eat the same spiritual meat;
6And did all eat the same spiritual meat;
7And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ.
8And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ.
9But with many of them God was not well pleased: for they were overthrown in the wilderness.
10But with many of them God was not well pleased: for they were overthrown in the wilderness.
11Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted.
12Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted.
13Neither 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.
14Neither 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.
15Neither let us commit fornication, as some of them committed, and fell in one day three and twenty thousand.
16Neither let us commit fornication, as some of them committed, and fell in one day three and twenty thousand.
17Neither let us tempt Christ, as some of them also tempted, and were destroyed of serpents.
18Neither let us tempt Christ, as some of them also tempted, and were destroyed of serpents.
19Neither murmur ye, as some of them also murmured, and were destroyed of the destroyer.
20Neither murmur ye, as some of them also murmured, and were destroyed of the destroyer.
21Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come.
22Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come.
23Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.
24Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.
25There 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 temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.
26There 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 temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.
27Wherefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry.
28Wherefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry.
29I speak as to wise men; judge ye what I say.
30I speak as to wise men; judge ye what I say.
31The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ?
32The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ?
33For we being many are one bread, and one body: for we are all partakers of that one bread.
34For we being many are one bread, and one body: for we are all partakers of that one bread.
35Behold Israel after the flesh: are not they which eat of the sacrifices partakers of the altar?
36Behold Israel after the flesh: are not they which eat of the sacrifices partakers of the altar?
37What say I then? that the idol is any thing, or that which is offered in sacrifice to idols is any thing?
38What say I then? that the idol is any thing, or that which is offered in sacrifice to idols is any thing?
39But I say, that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to devils, and not to God: and I would not that ye should have fellowship with devils.
40But I say, that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to devils, and not to God: and I would not that ye should have fellowship with devils.
41Ye cannot drink the cup of the Lord, and the cup of devils: ye cannot be partakers of the Lord’s table, and of the table of devils.
42Ye cannot drink the cup of the Lord, and the cup of devils: ye cannot be partakers of the Lord’s table, and of the table of devils.
43Do we provoke the Lord to jealousy? are we stronger than he?
44Do we provoke the Lord to jealousy? are we stronger than he?
45All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not.
46All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not.
47Let no man seek his own, but every man another’s wealth.
48Let no man seek his own, but every man another’s wealth.
49Whatsoever is sold in the shambles, that eat, asking no question for conscience sake:
50Whatsoever is sold in the shambles, that eat, asking no question for conscience sake:
51For the earth is the Lord’s, and the fulness thereof.
52For the earth is the Lord’s, and the fulness thereof.
53If any of them that believe not bid you to a feast, and ye be disposed to go; whatsoever is set before you, eat, asking no question for conscience sake.
54If any of them that believe not bid you to a feast, and ye be disposed to go; whatsoever is set before you, eat, asking no question for conscience sake.
55But if any man say unto you, This is offered in sacrifice unto idols, eat not for his sake that shewed it, and for conscience sake: for the earth is the Lord’s, and the fulness thereof:
56But if any man say unto you, This is offered in sacrifice unto idols, eat not for his sake that shewed it, and for conscience sake: for the earth is the Lord’s, and the fulness thereof:
57Conscience, I say, not thine own, but of the other: for why is my liberty judged of another man’s conscience?
58Conscience, I say, not thine own, but of the other: for why is my liberty judged of another man’s conscience?
59For if I by grace be a partaker, why am I evil spoken of for that for which I give thanks?
60For if I by grace be a partaker, why am I evil spoken of for that for which I give thanks?
61Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.
62Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.
63Give none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God:
64Give none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God:
65Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved.
66Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved.