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.

³¹ those who use the things of the world, as if not engrossed in them. For this world in its present form is passing away.^(A)

¹⁷ The world and its desires pass away,^(A) but whoever does the will of God^(B) lives forever.