^7 (A)Little children, make sure no one ^(B)deceives you; ^(C)the one who practices righteousness is righteous, just as He is righteous;

¹⁷ for the kingdom of God ^(A)is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and ^(B)peace and ^(C)joy in the Holy Spirit.

⁷ And ^(A)the peace of God, which surpasses all ^[a]comprehension, will ^(B)guard your hearts and ^(C)minds in ^(D)Christ Jesus.