¹² So then, each of us will give an account of ourselves to God.^(A)

¹³ Therefore let us stop passing judgment^(B) on one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in the way of a brother or sister.^(C)

¹⁷ For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking,^(A) but of righteousness, peace^(B) and joy in the Holy Spirit,^{(C) 18} because anyone who serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and receives human approval.^(D)

¹⁹ Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace^(E) and to mutual edification.^(F)