Now we have received not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we might understand the things freely given us by God.

I fed you with milk, not solid food, for you were not ready for it. And even now you are not yet ready,

Now if anyone builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw—

Therefore do not pronounce judgment before the time, before the Lord comes, who will bring to light the things now hidden in darkness and will disclose the purposes of the heart. Then each one will receive his commendation from God.

But now I am writing to you not to associate with anyone who bears the name of brother if he is guilty of sexual immorality or greed, or is an idolater, reviler, drunkard, or swindler—not even to eat with such a one.

Principles for Marriage

Now concerning the matters about which you wrote: “It is good for a man not to have sexual relations with a woman.”

Now as a concession, not a command, I say this.

The Unmarried and the Widowed

Now concerning the betrothed, I have no command from the Lord, but I give my judgment as one who by the Lord's mercy is trustworthy.

This is what I mean, brothers: the appointed time has grown very short. From now on, let those who have wives live as though they had none,

Food Offered to Idols

Now concerning food offered to idols: we know that “all of us possess knowledge.” This “knowledge” puffs up, but love builds up.

Now these things took place as examples for us, that we might not desire evil as they did.

Now these things happened to them as an example, but they were written down for our instruction, on whom the end of the ages has come.

Head Coverings

Now I commend you because you remember me in everything and maintain the traditions even as I delivered them to you.

for as woman was made from man, so man is now born of woman. And all things are from God.

Spiritual Gifts

Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be uninformed.

Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit;

Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it.

For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I have been fully known.

So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love.

Now I want you all to speak in tongues, but even more to prophesy. The one who prophesies is greater than the one who speaks in tongues, unless someone interprets, so that the church may be built up.

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?

The Resurrection of Christ

Now I would remind you, brothers, of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, in which you stand,

The Resurrection of the Dead

Now if Christ is proclaimed as raised from the dead, how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead?

The Collection for the Saints

Now concerning the collection for the saints: as I directed the churches of Galatia, so you also are to do.

For I do not want to see you now just in passing. I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord permits.

Final Instructions

Now concerning our brother Apollos, I strongly urged him to visit you with the other brothers, but it was not at all his will to come now. He will come when he has opportunity.

Now I urge you, brothers—you know that the household of Stephanas were the first converts in Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints—