13. No trial has come to you but what is human. God is faithful and will not let you be tried beyond your strength; but with the trial he will also provide a way out, so that you may be able to bear it.
14. Therefore, my beloved, avoid idolatry.
15. I am speaking as to sensible people; judge for yourselves what I am saying.
16. The cup of blessing that we bless, is it not a participation in the blood of Christ? The bread that we break, is it not a participation in the body of Christ?
17. Because the loaf of bread is one, we, though many, are one body, for we all partake of the one loaf.
18. Look at Israel according to the flesh; are not those who eat the sacrifices participants in the altar?