G1161–δέ–de

But if a father stands firm in his resolve, being free from all external constraint and having a legal right to act as he pleases, and in his own mind has come to the decision to keep his daughter unmarried, he will do well.

δὲ de “however”δὲ de “however”

So that he who gives his daughter in marriage does well, and yet he who does not give her in marriage will do better.

δὲ de “now”

A woman is bound to her husband during the whole period that he lives; but if her husband dies, she is at liberty to marry whom she will, provided that he is a Christian.

δὲ de “however”

But in my judgement, her state is a more enviable one if she remains as she is; and I also think that I have the Spirit of God.

δέ de “however”δὲ de “now”

Now as to things which have been sacrificed to idols. This is a subject which we already understand--because we all have knowledge of it. Knowledge, however, tends to make people conceited; it is love that builds us up.

δὲ de “now”δὲ de “but”

If any one imagines that he already possesses any true knowledge, he has as yet attained to no knowledge of the kind to which he ought to have attained;

δέ de “now”

but if any one loves God, that man is known by God.

δέ de “however”

But all believers do not recognize these facts. Some, from force of habit in relation to the idol, even now eat idol sacrifices as such, and their consciences, being but weak, are polluted.

δὲ de “now”

It is true that a particular kind of food will not bring us into God's presence; we are neither inferior to others if we abstain from it, nor superior to them if we eat it.

δὲ de “however”

But take care lest this liberty of yours should prove a hindrance to the progress of weak believers.

δὲ de “however”

Moreover when you thus sin against the brethren and wound their weak consciences, you are, in reality, sinning against Christ.

δὲ de “then”

But I, for my part, have not used, and do not use, my full rights in any of these things. Nor do I now write with that object so far as I myself am concerned, for I would rather die than have anybody make this boast of mine an empty one.

δὲ de “however”δὲ de “now”

And if I preach willingly, I receive my wages; but if against my will, a stewardship has nevertheless been entrusted to me.

δὲ de “however”

And I do everything for the sake of the Good News, that I may share with my hearers in its benefits.

δὲ de “now”

Do you not know that in the foot-race the runners all run, but that only one gets the prize? You must run like him, in order to win with certainty.

δὲ de “however”

But every competitor in an athletic contest practices abstemiousness in all directions. They indeed do this for the sake of securing a perishable wreath, but we for the sake of securing one that will not perish.

δὲ de “now”δὲ de “however”

and all drank the same spiritual drink; for they long drank the water that flowed from the spiritual rock that went with them--and that rock was the Christ.

δὲ de “then”

And in this they became a warning to us, to teach us not to be eager, as they were eager, in pursuit of what is evil.

δὲ de “now”

All this kept happening to them with a figurative meaning; but it was put on record by way of admonition to us upon whom the ends of the Ages have come.

δὲ de “now”δὲ de “then”

No temptation has you in its power but such as is common to human nature; and God is faithful and will not allow you to be tempted beyond your strength. But, when the temptation comes, He will also provide the way of escape; so that you may be able to

δὲ de “now”

No, but that which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to demons, not to God; and I would not have you have fellowship with one another through the demons.

δὲ de “now”

If an unbeliever gives you an invitation and you are disposed to accept it, eat whatever is put before you, and ask no questions for conscience' sake.

δέ de “now”

But if any one tells you, "This food has been offered in sacrifice;" abstain from eating it--out of respect for him who warned you, and, as before, for conscience' sake.

δέ de “however”

But now I mean his conscience, not your own. "Why, on what ground," you may object, "is the question of my liberty of action to be decided by a conscience not my own?

δὲ de “now”

If, so far as I am concerned, I partake with a grateful heart, why am I to be found fault with in regard to a thing for which I give thanks?"

δὲ de “now”