"To the pure, all things are pure, but to the defiled and unbelieving, nothing is pure; but both their minds and their consciences are defiled."

"If I must needs glory, I will glory of the things which concern mine infirmities."

"For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us."

"But sexual immorality and all impurity or covetousness must not even be named among you, as is proper among saints. Let there be no filthiness nor foolish talk nor crude joking, which are out of place…"

"Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything, not only to please them while they are watching, but with sincerity of heart and fear of the Lord."