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22 abstain from every form of evil.

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22 reject every kind of evil.

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We are putting no obstacle in anyone’s way, so that no fault may be found with our ministry,(A)

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We put no stumbling block in anyone’s path,(A) so that our ministry will not be discredited.

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Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about[a] these things.

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  1. 4.8 Gk take account of

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.

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31 So, whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God.(A) 32 Give no offense to Jews or to Greeks or to the church of God,(B) 33 just as I try to please everyone in everything I do, not seeking my own advantage but that of many, so that they may be saved.(C)

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31 So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.(A) 32 Do not cause anyone to stumble,(B) whether Jews, Greeks or the church of God(C) 33 even as I try to please everyone in every way.(D) For I am not seeking my own good but the good of many,(E) so that they may be saved.(F)

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20 We are making this arrangement lest anyone blame us about this generous gift that we are administering, 21 for we are setting our minds on what is right not only before the Lord but also before the people.(A)

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20 We want to avoid any criticism of the way we administer this liberal gift. 21 For we are taking pains to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord but also in the eyes of man.(A)

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17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil, but take thought for what is noble in the sight of all.(A)

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17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil.(A) Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone.(B)

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23 save others by snatching them out of the fire; and have mercy on still others with fear, hating even the tunic defiled by their bodies.[a](A)

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  1. 23 Gk by the flesh

23 save others by snatching them from the fire;(A) to others show mercy, mixed with fear—hating even the clothing stained by corrupted flesh.[a](B)

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  1. Jude 1:23 The Greek manuscripts of these verses vary at several points.

13 Therefore, if food is a cause of their falling, I will never again eat meat, so that I may not cause one of them to fall.(A)

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13 Therefore, if what I eat causes my brother or sister to fall into sin, I will never eat meat again, so that I will not cause them to fall.(A)

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12 so that you may behave properly toward outsiders and be dependent on no one.(A)

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12 so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders(A) and so that you will not be dependent on anybody.

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Keep far from a false charge, and do not kill the innocent and those in the right, for I will not acquit the guilty.(A)

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Have nothing to do with a false charge(A) and do not put an innocent(B) or honest person to death,(C) for I will not acquit the guilty.(D)

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15 Those who walk righteously and speak uprightly,
    who despise the gain of oppression,
who wave away a bribe instead of accepting it,
    who stop their ears from hearing of bloodshed
    and shut their eyes from looking on evil,

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15 Those who walk righteously(A)
    and speak what is right,(B)
who reject gain from extortion(C)
    and keep their hands from accepting bribes,(D)
who stop their ears against plots of murder
    and shut their eyes(E) against contemplating evil—

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26 When Peter[a] said, “From others,” Jesus said to him, “Then the children are free. 27 However, so that we do not give offense to them, go to the sea and cast a hook; take the first fish that comes up, and when you open its mouth you will find a coin; take that and give it to them for you and me.”(A)

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  1. 17.26 Gk he

26 “From others,” Peter answered.

“Then the children are exempt,” Jesus said to him. 27 “But so that we may not cause offense,(A) go to the lake and throw out your line. Take the first fish you catch; open its mouth and you will find a four-drachma coin. Take it and give it to them for my tax and yours.”

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