⁴⁰ The whole valley^(A) where dead bodies^(B) and ashes are thrown, and all the terraces out to the Kidron Valley^(C) on the east as far as the corner of the Horse Gate,^(D) will be holy^(E) to the Lord. The city will never again be uprooted or demolished.”

⁶ Whoever regards one day as special does so to the Lord. Whoever eats meat does so to the Lord, for they give thanks to God;^(A) and whoever abstains does so to the Lord and gives thanks to God. ⁷ For none of us lives for ourselves alone,^(B) and none of us dies for ourselves alone.

³¹ So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.^(A)