²² Abstain from every form of evil.

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.

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

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

²⁰ We take this course so that no one should blame us about this generous gift that is being administered by us, ²¹ for ^(A)we aim at what is honorable ^(B)not only in the Lord's sight but also in the sight of man.

²³ save others by ^(A)snatching them out of ^(B)the fire; to others show mercy ^(C)with fear, hating even ^(D)the garment^[a] stained by the flesh.

¹³ Therefore, ^(A)if food makes my brother stumble, I will never eat meat, lest I make my brother stumble.

^17 (A)Repay no one evil for evil, but ^(B)give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all.

^7 (A)Keep far from a false charge, and ^(B)do not kill the innocent and righteous, for ^(C)I will not acquit the wicked.