³² Do not cause anyone to stumble,^(A) whether Jews, Greeks or the church of God^(B)— ³³ even as I try to please everyone in every way.^(C) For I am not seeking my own good but the good of many,^(D) so that they may be saved.^(E)

² Rather, we have renounced secret and shameful ways;^(A) we do not use deception, nor do we distort the word of God.^(B) On the contrary, by setting forth the truth plainly we commend ourselves to everyone’s conscience^(C) in the sight of God.