Regulations About Defiling Molds

⁴⁷ “As for any fabric that is spoiled with a defiling mold—any woolen or linen clothing,

²³ save others by snatching them from the fire;^(A) to others show mercy, mixed with fear—hating even the clothing stained by corrupted flesh.^[a](B)

³ For you died,^(A) and your life is now hidden with Christ in God.

²² You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off^(A) your old self,^(B) which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires;^(C)

¹² The night is nearly over; the day is almost here.^(A) So let us put aside the deeds of darkness^(B) and put on the armor^(C) of light.

¹⁶ You took some of your garments to make gaudy high places,^(A) where you carried on your prostitution.^(B) You went to him, and he possessed your beauty.^[a]

¹⁸ In that day^(D) the Lord will snatch away their finery: the bangles and headbands and crescent necklaces,^{(E) 19} the earrings and bracelets^(F) and veils,^{(G) 20} the headdresses^(H) and anklets and sashes, the perfume bottles and charms, ²¹ the signet rings and nose rings,^{(I) 22} the fine robes and the capes and cloaks,^(J) the purses ²³ and mirrors, and the linen garments^(K) and tiaras^(L) and shawls.