¹⁵ What I am saying is for wise men, do you be the judges of it.

¹ Now about things offered to images: we all seem to ourselves to have knowledge. Knowledge gives pride, but love gives true strength.

²¹ Let all things be tested; keep to what is good;

² Give ear, you wise, to my words; and you who have knowledge, give attention to me;

³ For words are tested by the ear, as food is tasted by the mouth.

¹⁰ We are made to seem foolish for Christ, but you are wise in Christ; we are feeble, but you are strong; you have glory, but we have shame.

⁵ I say this to put you to shame. Is there not among you one wise man who may be able to give a decision between his brothers?

¹³ Be judges yourselves of the question: does it seem right for a woman to take part in prayer unveiled?

²⁰ My brothers, do not be children in mind: in evil be as little children, but in mind be of full growth.