³⁰ But if I partake with thanks, why am I evil spoken of for the food ^(A)over which I give thanks?

^31 (B)Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. ^32 (C)Give no offense, either to the Jews or to the Greeks or to the church of God,

^6 (A)Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with ^(B)thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; ⁷ and ^(C)the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Meditate on These Things

⁸ Finally, brethren, whatever things are ^(D)true, whatever things are ^(E)noble, whatever things are ^(F)just, ^(G)whatever things are pure, whatever things are ^(H)lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things. ⁹ The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and ^(I)the God of peace will be with you.