Quotes about Purpose
I wish that all men were as I am. But each man has his own gift from God; one has this gift, another has that.
— 1 Corinthians 7:7
Regardless, each one should lead the life that the Lord has assigned to him and to which God has called him. This is what I prescribe in all the churches.
— 1 Corinthians 7:17
Were you a slave when you were called? Do not let it concern you—but if you can gain your freedom, take the opportunity.
— 1 Corinthians 7:21
I do all this for the sake of the gospel, so that I may share in its blessings.
— 1 Corinthians 9:23
Therefore I do not run aimlessly; I do not fight like I am beating the air.
— 1 Corinthians 9:26
So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God.
— 1 Corinthians 10:31
Neither was man created for woman, but woman for man.
— 1 Corinthians 11:9
There are different ministries, but the same Lord.
— 1 Corinthians 12:5
But in fact, God has arranged the members of the body, every one of them, according to His design.
— 1 Corinthians 12:18
whereas our presentable parts have no such need. But God has composed the body and has given greater honor to the parts that lacked it,
— 1 Corinthians 12:24
Now you are the body of Christ, and each of you is a member of it.
— 1 Corinthians 12:27
If I fought wild beasts in Ephesus for human motives, what did I gain? If the dead are not raised, “Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die.”
— 1 Corinthians 15:32