Some men's sins are clearly evident, preceding them to judgment, but those of some men follow later.

Likewise, the good works of some are clearly evident, and those that are otherwise cannot be hidden.

No, my sons; for it is not a good report that I am hearing. You cause the people of Jehovah to transgress.

Therefore, brethren, seek out from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this need;

And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man, one who fears God and has a good reputation among all the nation of the Jews, was divinely instructed by a holy angel to summon you to his house, and to hear words from you.

Then a certain Ananias, a devout man according to the Law, having a good testimony with all the Jews who dwelt there,

Demetrius has a good testimony from all, and from the truth itself. And we also bear witness, and you know that our testimony is true.

For what have I to do with judging those also who are outside? Do you not judge those who are inside?

Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time.

that you may walk properly toward those who are outside, and that you may have need of nothing.

Therefore I desire that the younger widows marry, bear children, manage the house, give no opportunity to the adversary for reproach.

Do not become a cause of stumbling, either to the Jews or to the Greeks or to the church of God,

Giving no cause of stumbling in anything, that our ministry may not be blamed.

providing honorable things, not only before the Lord, but also before men.

Abstain from every form of evil.

to be discreet, chaste, homemakers, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the Word of God may not be blasphemed.

sound speech that cannot be condemned, that he who is in opposition may be ashamed, having nothing evil to say of you.

If you are reproached for the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. According to them He is blasphemed, but according to you He is glorified.

Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in this regard.

But those who purpose to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which plunge people into ruin and destruction.

and that they may come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, having been taken captive by him to do his will.