²⁰ We take this course so that no one should blame us about this generous gift that is being administered by us,

²² Abstain from every form of evil.

^15 (A)Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise,

¹² And what I am doing I will continue to do, ^(A)in order to undermine the claim of those who would like to claim that in their boasted mission they work on the same terms as we do.

³ And when I arrive, I will send ^(A)those whom you accredit by letter to carry your gift to Jerusalem.

^16 (A)So do not let what you regard as good be spoken of as evil.

Persecution Will Come

^16 (A)“Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be ^(B)wise as serpents and ^(C)innocent as doves.