³¹ my lord will not have on his conscience the staggering burden of needless bloodshed or of having avenged himself. And when the Lord your God has brought my lord success, remember^(A) your servant.”^(B)

¹⁴ But when all goes well with you, remember me^(A) and show me kindness;^(B) mention me to Pharaoh^(C) and get me out of this prison.

¹⁹ Do not take revenge,^(A) my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,”^[a](B) says the Lord.

Paul’s Change of Plans

¹² Now this is our boast: Our conscience^(A) testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in our relations with you, with integrity^[a](B) and godly sincerity.^(C) We have done so, relying not on worldly wisdom^(D) but on God’s grace.

²¹ It is better not to eat meat or drink wine or to do anything else that will cause your brother or sister to fall.^(A)