²⁰ We want to avoid any criticism of the way we administer this liberal gift.

²² reject every kind of evil.

¹⁵ Be very careful, then, how you live^(A)—not as unwise but as wise,

¹² And I will keep on doing what I am doing in order to cut the ground from under those who want an opportunity to be considered equal with us in the things they boast about.

³ Then, when I arrive, I will give letters of introduction to the men you approve^(A) and send them with your gift to Jerusalem.

¹⁶ Therefore do not let what you know is good be spoken of as evil.^(A)

¹⁶ “I am sending you out like sheep among wolves.^(A) Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.^(B)