Nehemiah 5:9
2 Thessalonians 3:14
14If anyone does not obey what we say ▼▼Lit. our word
in this letter, take note of him. Have nothing to do with him so that he will feel ashamed.Matt 18:17; 1Cor 5:9, 11; 2Thes 3:6 1 Timothy 5:14
14Therefore, I want younger widows to remarry, have children, manage their homes, and not give the enemy any chance to ridicule them.1Cor 7:9; 1Tim 6:1; Titus 2:81 Timothy 6:3
3Rules for Godly LivingIf anyone teaches false doctrine and refuses to agree with the healthy words of our Lord Jesus Christ and godly teaching,1Tim 1:3, 10; 2Tim 1:13; 4:3; Titus 1:1, 9, 101 Peter 2:12
12Continue to live such upright lives among the Gentiles that, when they slander you as evildoers, they may see your good works and glorify God when he visits them in judgment. ▼▼Lit. on the day of visitation
Matt 5:16; Luke 19:44; Rom 12:17; 2Cor 8:21; Phil 2:15; Titus 2:8; 1Pet 3:16 1 Peter 2:15
15For it is God's will that by doing right you should silence the ignorant talk ▼▼Lit. the ignorance
of foolish people.Titus 2:8; 1Pet 2:12 1 Peter 3:16
16But do this ▼▼The Gk. lacks do this
with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak evil of your good conduct in Christ will be ashamed of slandering you.Titus 2:8; Heb 13:18; 1Pet 2:12
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