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None of the rulers of this age knew this wisdom, for if they had known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.

But as it is written: What eye did not see and ear did not hear, and what never entered the human mind— God prepared this for those who love Him.

Now God has revealed these things to us by the Spirit, for the Spirit searches everything, even the depths of God.

For who among men knows the thoughts of a man except the spirit of the man that is in him? In the same way, no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God.

For who has known the Lord's mind, that he may instruct Him? But we have the mind of Christ.

I gave you milk to drink, not solid food, because you were not yet ready for it. In fact, you are still not ready,

because you are still fleshly. For since there is envy and strife among you, are you not fleshly and living like unbelievers?

For whenever someone says, "I'm with Paul," and another, "I'm with Apollos," are you not unspiritual people?

For we are God's coworkers. You are God's field, God's building.

For no one can lay any other foundation than what has been laid down. That foundation is Jesus Christ.

each one's work will become obvious, for the day will disclose it, because it will be revealed by fire; the fire will test the quality of each one's work.

If anyone destroys God's sanctuary, God will destroy him; for God's sanctuary is holy, and that is what you are.

For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God, since it is written: He catches the wise in their craftiness ;

So no one should boast in human leaders, for everything is yours—

For I am not conscious of anything against myself, but I am not justified by this. The One who evaluates me is the Lord.

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.

For who makes you so superior? What do you have that you didn't receive? If, in fact, you did receive it, why do you boast as if you hadn't received it?

For I think God has displayed us, the apostles, in last place, like men condemned to die: We have become a spectacle to the world and to angels and to men.

We are fools for Christ, but you are wise in Christ! We are weak, but you are strong! You are distinguished, but we are dishonored!

For you can have 10,000 instructors in Christ, but you can't have many fathers. For I became your father in Christ Jesus through the gospel.