⁷ Moreover he must have a good testimony among those who are outside, lest he fall into reproach and the ^(A)snare of the devil.

^21 (A)providing honorable things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.

²⁶ and that they may come to their senses and ^(A)escape the snare of the devil, having been taken captive by him to do his will.

⁹ But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition.

^12 (A)that you may walk properly toward those who are outside, and that you may lack nothing.

^5 (A)Walk in ^(B)wisdom toward those who are outside, ^(C)redeeming the time.

^3 (A)We give no offense in anything, that our ministry may not be blamed.

^32 (A)Give no offense, either to the Jews or to the Greeks or to the church of God,

³ Therefore, brethren, ^(A)seek out from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this ^(B)business;

⁸ sound speech that cannot be condemned, that one who is an opponent may be ashamed, having nothing evil to say of ^[a]you.