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1 Corinthians 11:5
[Bible Verses]In this verse Paul states that a woman who prays or prophesies with her head uncovered dishonors her head. The verse is frequently discussed in debates over whether head coverings in worship should still be observed today, and in discussions of women's public speech and the ordination of women.
Colossians 3:17
[Bible Verses]An exhortation from Paul to the church at Colossae to do everything in word and deed in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God through him. The verse is frequently cited as extending faith to the whole of everyday life.
1 Corinthians 3:16–17
[Bible Verses]A passage in which Paul tells the church in Corinth, "ye are the temple of God," and warns that God will destroy anyone who defiles that temple. It is frequently cited in discussions of the church as a community, the holiness of the body, and divisions within the church.
1 Corinthians 1:7
[Bible Verses]In this verse Paul gives thanks that the Corinthian church, richly endowed with every spiritual gift, is waiting for the revelation of the Lord Jesus Christ. Because it mentions spiritual gifts and the Second Coming together, it is often cited in discussions of whether the gifts continue.
1 Thessalonians 1:3
[Bible Verses]In this verse Paul says that he gives thanks as he remembers the Thessalonian believers' "work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope." It is frequently quoted because it presents faith, love, and hope as becoming visible in the fruit of actual life.
1 Corinthians 6:15-18
[Bible Verses]A passage in which Paul urges believers to flee fornication because the Christian's body is a member of Christ. Drawing on Genesis 2:24, he describes sexual intercourse as a "one flesh" union. The passage is frequently cited in discussions of Christian sexual ethics and of the Christian understanding of the body.
Ephesians 2:20
[Bible Verses]A verse in which Paul tells Gentile believers that they are the household of God, built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus as the chief cornerstone. It is frequently cited in discussions of the foundation of the church and in debates over whether the offices of apostle and prophet continue today.
Galatians 5:6
[Bible Verses]Galatians 5:6 is Paul's statement that neither circumcision nor uncircumcision avails anything, but only "faith which worketh by love." Because it shows the relationship between faith and love (works), various traditions frequently cite it in discussions of justification and sanctification.
1 Corinthians 15:12–20
[Bible Verses]A passage in which Paul, responding to some members of the Corinthian church who denied the resurrection, argues that if Christ has not been raised, preaching and faith are in vain. As a foundational text for the Christian belief in the resurrection, it is frequently cited at Easter and in funeral services.
1 Corinthians 10:16–17
[Bible Verses]In this passage Paul describes the cup and the bread of the Lord's Supper as a "communion" in the blood and body of Christ and states that the many who share one bread are one body. It is frequently cited in discussions of the meaning of the Lord's Supper and the unity of the church.
Galatians 6:15
[Bible Verses]Galatians 6:15 is Paul's declaration that neither circumcision nor uncircumcision matters, but only "a new creature," that is, a new creation. Because the verse condenses the conclusion of Galatians, it is frequently cited in discussions of regeneration, law and grace, and the unity of the church.
1 Corinthians 15:30–32
[Bible Verses]A passage in which Paul argues that if there is no resurrection, his life of facing death every day is in vain. "I die daily" is widely quoted as an expression of self-denial, while the meaning of his statement that he "fought with beasts at Ephesus" is disputed.
2 Corinthians 8:9
[Bible Verses]A verse in which Paul, urging a collection for the saints in Jerusalem, says that Christ, though rich, became poor for the sake of believers. It is frequently cited as a text on the incarnation and as a basis for generous giving, and interpreters differ over the meaning of "rich."
2 Corinthians 12:7–10
[Bible Verses]In this passage Paul confesses that he was given a "thorn in the flesh" to keep him from pride. He prayed three times for its removal but received the answer "My grace is sufficient for thee." The passage is frequently cited as a key text on suffering and weakness, and interpreters disagree about the identity of the thorn and its bearing on the question of healing.
2 Corinthians 4:7
[Bible Verses]In this verse Paul says that the "treasure" of the gospel has been placed in "earthen vessels," that is, frail human beings, and declares that the power belongs to God rather than to people. It is frequently cited as a key text contrasting the weakness of ministers with the power of God.
1 Corinthians 5:9–10
[Bible Verses]A passage in which Paul clarifies that his earlier instruction to the Corinthian church "not to company with fornicators" did not mean cutting off relationships with people outside the church. It is frequently cited in discussions of church discipline and of the Christian life in the world.
1 Corinthians 12:4-11
[Bible Verses]A passage in which Paul tells the church at Corinth that there are diversities of spiritual gifts but one Spirit who gives them, and that their purpose is the benefit of the whole community. Because it contains a list of nine gifts, it is frequently cited in the debate between cessationism and continuationism.
Galatians 3:26–29
[Bible Verses]A passage in Paul's letter to the churches of Galatia declaring that those who belong to Christ through faith and baptism are sons of God and heirs of Abraham, without distinction of ethnicity, social status, or sex. It is frequently cited in discussions of baptism, the ordination of women, and the relationship between the church and Israel.
Galatians 5:16–21
[Bible Verses]A passage in which Paul tells the churches of Galatia that those who walk in the Spirit will not fulfill the lust of the flesh, describes the conflict between the flesh and the Spirit, and lists the "works of the flesh." It is frequently cited in discussions of the believer's sanctification and assurance of salvation.
Galatians 6:8–10
[Bible Verses]A passage in which Paul, drawing on the principle that one reaps what one sows, urges the Galatian churches to live by the Spirit and to do good without growing weary. It is frequently quoted as a word of encouragement, and interpretations that connect it with offerings and material reward have been debated.