The Apostles’ Example of Humility

Now, brothers, I have applied these things to myself and Apollos for your benefit, so that you may learn from us the saying: “Nothing beyond what is written.” The purpose is that none of you will be inflated with pride in favor of one person over another.

Now some are inflated with pride, as though I were not coming to you.

But I will come to you soon, if the Lord wills, and I will know not the talk but the power of those who are inflated with pride.

And you are inflated with pride, instead of filled with grief so that he who has committed this act might be removed from your congregation.

Food Offered to Idols

About food offered to idols: We know that “we all have knowledge.” Knowledge inflates with pride, but love builds up.

I affirm by the pride in you that I have in Christ Jesus our Lord: I die every day!