²² abstain from every form of evil.

³ We are putting no obstacle in anyone’s way, so that no fault may be found with our ministry,^(A)

⁸ 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.

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)

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)

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

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)

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)

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

⁷ 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)