"There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus."

"I do not permit a woman to teach or to assume authority over a man; she must be quiet."

"Do not be deceived: ‘Bad company ruins good morals.’"

"For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit."

"But I say to the unmarried and to widows, it is good for them if they remain even as I am."