²¹ For we are making provision^(A) for what is right,^(B) not only before the Lord but also before men.

⁸ Finally brothers, whatever is true,^(A) whatever is honorable,^(B) whatever is just,^(C) whatever is pure,^(D) whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable—if there is any moral excellence^(E) and if there is any praise—dwell on these things.

¹² Conduct^(A) yourselves honorably among the Gentiles,^[a] so that in a case where they speak against you as those who do what is evil, they will, by observing your good works, glorify God on the day of visitation.^[b](B)