The Oxford Dictionary of Quotations

1 Corinthians ch. 1, v. 21

God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty.

1 Corinthians ch. 1, v. 27

I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase.

1 Corinthians ch. 3, v. 6

Stewards of the mysteries of God.

1 Corinthians ch. 4, v. 1

We are made a spectacle unto the world, and to angels.

1 Corinthians ch. 4, v. 9

Absent in body, but present in spirit.

1 Corinthians ch. 5, v. 3

Know ye not that a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump?

1 Corinthians ch. 5, v. 6

Christ our passover is sacrificed for us:

Therefore let us keep the feast, not with the old leaven, neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness; but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth.

1 Corinthians ch. 5, v. 7

Your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost.

1 Corinthians ch. 6, v. 19

It is better to marry than to burn.

1 Corinthians ch. 7, v. 9

The unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife.

1 Corinthians ch. 7, v. 14

The fashion of this world passeth away.

1 Corinthians ch. 7, v. 31

Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth.

1 Corinthians ch. 8, v. 1

Who goeth a warfare any time at his own charges? who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not of the fruit thereof?

1 Corinthians ch. 9, v. 7

I am made all things to all men.

1 Corinthians ch. 9, v. 22

Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize.

1 Corinthians ch. 9, v. 24

Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.

I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air.

But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection; lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.

1 Corinthians ch. 9, v. 25

All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient.

1 Corinthians ch. 10, v. 23

For the earth is the Lord’s and the fulness thereof.

1 Corinthians ch. 10, v. 26.

Doth not even nature itself teach you, that if a man have long hair, it is a shame unto him? But if a woman have long hair, it is a glory to her.

1 Corinthians ch. 11, v. 14

Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.

1 Corinthians ch. 12, v. 4

Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.

And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith; so that I could remove mountains; and have not charity, I am nothing.

And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing.

Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,

Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth;

Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.

Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues; they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away.

For we know in part, and we prophesy in part.

But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away.

When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things.

For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.

And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.

1 Corinthians ch. 13, v. 1

If the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle?

1 Corinthians ch. 14, v. 8

Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak.

1 Corinthians ch. 14, v. 34

If they will learn any thing, let them ask their husbands at home: for it is a shame for women to speak in the church.

1 Corinthians ch. 14, v. 35

Let all things be done decently and in order.

1 Corinthians ch. 14, v. 40

Last of all he was seen of me also, as of one born out of due time.

For I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.

But by the grace of God I am what I am.

1 Corinthians ch. 15, v. 8

I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.

1 Corinthians ch. 15, v. 10

If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable.

1 Corinthians ch. 15, v. 19

But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept. For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead.

For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.

1 Corinthians ch. 15, v. 20

The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death.

1 Corinthians ch. 15, v. 26

If after the manner of men I have fought with beasts at Ephesus, what advantageth it me, if the dead rise not? let us eat and drink; for to morrow we die.

1 Corinthians ch. 15, v. 32.

Evil communications corrupt good manners.

1 Corinthians ch. 15, v. 33

One star differeth from another star in glory.

1 Corinthians ch. 15, v. 41

So also is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption; it is raised in incorruption.

1 Corinthians ch. 15, v. 42

The first man is of the earth, earthy.

1 Corinthians ch. 15, v. 47

Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed,

In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump; for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.

For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.

1 Corinthians ch. 15, v. 51

O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?

1 Corinthians ch. 15, v. 55

Quit you like men, be strong.

1 Corinthians ch. 16, v. 13

Let him be Anathema Maran-atha

1 Corinthians ch. 16, v. 22

2.116.4.8 2 Corinthians

Our sufficiency is of God;

Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit:

for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life.

2 Corinthians ch. 3, v. 5

We have this treasure in earthen vessels.

2 Corinthians ch. 4, v. 7

We know that if our earthly tabernacle of this house were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.

2 Corinthians ch. 5, v. 1

Now is the accepted time.

2 Corinthians ch. 6, v. 2

As having nothing, and yet possessing all things.

2 Corinthians ch. 6, v. 10

God loveth a cheerful giver.

2 Corinthians ch. 9, v. 7

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

2 Corinthians ch. 9, v. 19

Are they Hebrews? so am I. Are they Israelites? so am I. Are they the seed of Abraham? so am

I.

Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as a fool) I am more.

2 Corinthians ch. 11, v. 22

Of the Jews five times received I forty stripes save one.

Thrice was I beaten with rods, once was I stoned, thrice I suffered shipwreck, a night and a day have I been in the deep;

In journeyings often, in perils of waters, in perils of robbers, in perils by mine own countrymen, in perils by the heathen, in perils of the city, in perils in the wilderness, in perils in the sea, in perils among false brethren; In weariness and painfulness, in watchings often, in hunger and thirst, in fastings often, in cold and nakedness.

Beside those things that are without, that which cometh upon me daily, the care of all the churches.

2 Corinthians ch. 11, v. 24

There was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me.

2 Corinthians ch. 12, v. 7

My strength is made perfect in weakness.

2 Corinthians ch. 12, v. 9

2.116.4.9 Galatians

The right hands of fellowship.

Galatians ch. 2, v. 9

It is written, that Abraham had two sons, the one by a bondmaid, the other by a freewoman. But he who was of the bondwoman was born after the flesh; but he of the freewoman was by

promise.

That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive.

Ephesians ch. 4, v. 11

We are members one of another.

Ephesians ch. 4, v. 25

Be ye angry and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath.

Ephesians ch. 4, v. 26

Fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not once be named among you, as becometh saints;

Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient.

Ephesians ch. 5, v. 3

Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience.

Ephesians ch. 5, v. 6

See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

Ephesians ch. 5, v. 15

Be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;

Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord.

Ephesians ch. 5, v. 18

Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands, as unto the Lord.

Ephesians ch. 5, v. 22

Ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath.

Ephesians ch. 6, v. 4

Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers.

Ephesians ch. 6, v. 6

Put on the whole armour of God.

Ephesians ch. 6, v. 11

For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;

And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;

Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.

Ephesians ch. 6, v. 12

2.116.4.11 Philippians

For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.

Philippians ch. 1, v. 21

Having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better.

Philippians ch. 1, v. 23

Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:

Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:

But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant and was made in the likeness of men.

Philippians ch. 2, v. 5

God hath also highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:

That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth.

Philippians ch. 2, v. 9

Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.

Philippians ch. 2, v. 12

If any other man thinketh that he hath whereof he might trust in the flesh, I more: Circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of

Benjamin, an Hebrew of the Hebrews; as touching the law, a Pharisee.

Philippians ch. 3, v. 4

But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ.

Philippians ch. 3, v. 7

Forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,

I press toward the mark.

Philippians ch. 3, v. 13

Whose God is their belly, and whose glory is their shame.

Philippians ch. 3, v. 19

Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.

Philippians ch. 4, v. 4

The peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Philippians ch. 4, v. 7

Whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue and if there be any praise, think on these things.

Philippians ch. 4, v. 8

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Philippians ch. 4, v. 13

2.116.4.12 Colossians

Touch not; taste not; handle not.

Colossians ch. 2, v. 21

Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.

Colossians ch. 3, v. 2

Ye have put off the old man with his deeds:

And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him:

Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all.

Colossians ch. 3, v. 9

Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them.

Colossians ch. 3, v. 19

Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt.

Colossians ch. 4, v. 6

Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas, greet you.

Colossians ch. 4, v. 14

2.116.4.13 1 Thessalonians

We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers; Remembering without ceasing your work of faith and labour of love, and patience of hope in

our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Thessalonians ch. 1, v. 2

Study to be quiet, and to do your own business.

1 Thessalonians ch. 4, v. 11

But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation.

1 Thessalonians ch. 5, v. 8

Pray without ceasing.

1 Thessalonians ch. 5, v. 17

Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.

1 Thessalonians ch. 5, v. 21

2.116.4.14 2 Thessalonians

If any would not work, neither should he eat.

1 Thessalonians ch. 3, v. 10

2.116.4.15 1 Timothy

Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies.

1 Timothy ch. 1, v. 4

I did it ignorantly in unbelief.

1 Timothy ch. 1, v. 13

Sinners; of whom I am chief.

1 Timothy ch. 1, v. 15

Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection. But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.

1 Timothy ch. 2, v. 11

And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived was in the transgression.

1 Timothy ch. 2, v. 14

If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.

1 Timothy ch. 3, v. 1

A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;

Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous.

1 Timothy ch. 3, v. 2

Giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils.

1 Timothy ch. 4, v. 1

Refuse profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness.

1 Timothy ch. 4, v. 7

But the younger widows refuse: for when they have begun to wax wanton against Christ, they will marry;

Having damnation, because they have cast off their first faith.

1 Timothy ch. 5, v. 11

Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach’s sake and thine often infirmities.

1 Timothy ch. 5, v. 23

For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.

1 Timothy ch. 6, v. 7

The love of money is the root of all evil.

1 Timothy ch. 6, v. 10

Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life.

1 Timothy ch. 6, v. 12

Rich in good works.

1 Timothy ch. 6, v. 18

Science falsely so called.

1 Timothy ch. 6, v. 20

2.116.4.16 2 Timothy

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

2 Timothy ch. 1, v. 7

Hold fast the form of sound words.