G1161–δέ–de

Nevertheless, he that standeth steadfast in his heart, having no necessity, but hath power over his own will, and hath so decreed in his heart that he will keep his virgin, doeth well.

δὲ de “however”δὲ de “however”

So then he that giveth her in marriage doeth well; but he that giveth her not in marriage doeth better.

δὲ de “now”

The wife is bound by the law as long as her husband liveth; but if her husband is dead, she is at liberty to be married to whom she will; only in the Lord.

δὲ de “however”

But she is happier if she so remain, after my judgment; and I think also that I have the Spirit of God.

δέ de “however”δὲ de “now”

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

δὲ de “now”δὲ de “but”

And if any man thinketh that he knoweth any thing, he knoweth nothing yet as he ought to know.

δέ de “now”

But if any man loveth God, the same is known by him.

δέ de “however”

But there is not in every man that knowledge: for some with conscience of the idol to this hour eat it as a thing offered to an idol; and their conscience, being weak, is defiled.

δὲ de “now”

But food commendeth us not to God: for neither if we eat, are we the better; neither if we eat not, are we the worse.

δὲ de “however”

But take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours should become a stumbling-block to them that are weak.

δὲ de “however”

But when ye thus sin against the brethren, and wound their weak conscience, ye sin against Christ.

δὲ de “then”

But I have used none of these things: neither have I written these things, that it should be so done to me: for it were better for me to die, than that any man should make my glorying void.

δὲ de “however”δὲ de “now”

For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, a dispensation of the gospel is committed to me.

δὲ de “however”

And this I do for the gospel's sake, that I may be partaker of it with you.

δὲ de “now”

Know ye not, that they who run in a race, all run, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.

δὲ de “however”

And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.

δὲ de “now”δὲ de “however”

And all drank the same spiritual drink: (for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ.)

δὲ de “then”

Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted.

δὲ de “now”

Now all these things happened to them for examples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come.

δὲ de “now”δὲ de “then”

There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above what ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.

δὲ de “now”

But I say, that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to demons, and not to God: and I would not that ye should have fellowship with demons.

δὲ de “now”

If any of them that believe not invites you to a feast, and ye are disposed to go; whatever is set before you, eat, asking no question on account of conscience.

δέ de “now”

But if any man shall say to you, This is offered in sacrifice to idols, eat not for his sake that showed it, and for conscience' sake: for the earth is the Lord's, and its fullness:

δέ de “however”

Conscience, I say, not thy own, but of the other: for why is my liberty judged by another man's conscience?

δὲ de “now”

For if I by grace am a partaker, why am I evil spoken of for that for which I give thanks?

δὲ de “now”