Quotes about Understanding
But not everyone has this knowledge. Some people are still so accustomed to idols that they eat such food as if it were sacrificed to an idol. And since their conscience is weak, it is defiled.
— 1 Corinthians 8:7
To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews. To those under the law I became like one under the law (though I myself am not under the law), to win those under the law.
— 1 Corinthians 9:20
To those without the law I became like one without the law (though I am not outside the law of God but am under the law of Christ), to win those without the law.
— 1 Corinthians 9:21
To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some.
— 1 Corinthians 9:22
I speak to reasonable people; judge for yourselves what I say.
— 1 Corinthians 10:15
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no account of wrongs.
— 1 Corinthians 13:5
For we know in part and we prophesy in part,
— 1 Corinthians 13:9
Now we see but a dim reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.
— 1 Corinthians 13:12
For he who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men, but to God. Indeed, no one understands him; he utters mysteries in the Spirit.
— 1 Corinthians 14:2
Now, brothers, if I come to you speaking in tongues, how will I benefit you, unless I bring you some revelation or knowledge or prophecy or teaching?
— 1 Corinthians 14:6
So it is with you. Unless you speak intelligible words with your tongue, how will anyone know what you are saying? You will just be speaking into the air.
— 1 Corinthians 14:9