³⁸ So in the present case I tell you, keep away from these men and let them alone, for ^(A)if this plan or this undertaking is of man, it will fail; ³⁹ but ^(B)if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow them. You ^(C)might even be found opposing God!” So they took his advice,

⁸ Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.