John’s baptism – was it from heaven or from people? ¹  Answer me.”

But it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon in the judgment than for you!

John’s baptism ¹  – was it from heaven or from people?” ² 

None of the rulers ¹  or the Pharisees have believed in him, have they? ² 

But I said, ‘Certainly not, Lord, for nothing defiled or ritually unclean ¹  has ever entered my mouth!’

Therefore what advantage does the Jew have, or what is the value of circumcision?

Or is God the God of the Jews only? Is he not the God of the Gentiles too? Yes, of the Gentiles too!

or “Who will descend into the abyss?” ¹  (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead).

For who has known the mind of the Lord, or who has been his counselor? ¹ 

What do you want? Shall I come to you with a rod of discipline ¹  or with love and a spirit of gentleness?

But if they do not have self-control, let them get married. For it is better to marry than to burn with sexual desire. ¹ 

Or do only Barnabas and I lack the right not to work?

Am I saying these things only on the basis of common sense, ¹  or does the law not say this as well?

Am I saying that idols or food sacrificed to them amount to anything?

Or are we trying to provoke the Lord to jealousy? Are we really stronger than he is? ¹ 

Two or three prophets should speak and the others should evaluate what is said.

And what agreement does Christ have with Beliar? ¹  Or what does a believer share in common with an unbeliever?

But ¹  among you there must not be either sexual immorality, impurity of any kind, ²  or greed, as these are not fitting for the saints. ³ 

Neither should there be vulgar speech, foolish talk, or coarse jesting – all of which are out of character – but rather thanksgiving.

Do not accept an accusation against an elder unless it can be confirmed by two or three witnesses. ¹