²⁰ For ^(A)our ^[a]citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly ^(B)wait for a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ;

²² that, in reference to your former way of life, you are to ^(A)rid yourselves of the ^(B)old ^[a]self, which is being corrupted in accordance with the ^(C)lusts of deceit,

Wisdom from Above

¹³ Who among you is wise and understanding? ^(A)Let him show by his ^(B)good behavior his deeds in the gentleness of wisdom.

¹⁵ but ^[a](A)like the Holy One who called you, ^[b](B)be holy yourselves also ^(C)in all your behavior;

¹⁸ knowing that you were not ^[a](A)redeemed with perishable things like silver or gold from your ^(B)futile way of life inherited from your forefathers,

¹¹ Since all these things are to be destroyed in this way, what sort of people ought you to be in holy conduct and godliness,