Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth.

Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.

Hear my words, O ye wise {men}; and give ear unto me, ye that have knowledge.

Judge in yourselves: is it comely that a woman pray unto God uncovered?

Brethren, be not children in understanding: howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men. {men: Gr. perfect, or, of a ripe age}

I speak to your shame. Is it so, that there is not a wise man among you? no, not one that shall be able to judge between his brethren?

We {are} fools for Christ's sake, but ye {are} wise in Christ; we {are} weak, but ye {are} strong; ye {are} honourable, but we {are} despised.

A wise {man} will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:

But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye.

How think ye? if a man have an hundred sheep, and one of them be gone astray, doth he not leave the ninety and nine, and goeth into the mountains, and seeketh that which is gone astray?

But what think ye? A {certain} man had two sons; and he came to the first, and said, Son, go work to day in my vineyard.

For ye suffer fools gladly, seeing ye {yourselves} are wise.

Let men of understanding tell me, and let a wise man hearken unto me. {of...: Heb. of heart}

Hear my words, O ye wise {men}; and give ear unto me, ye that have knowledge.

Doth not the ear try words? and the mouth taste his meat? {mouth: Heb. palate}

Judge in yourselves: is it comely that a woman pray unto God uncovered?