¹¹ What goes into someone’s mouth does not defile them,^(A) but what comes out of their mouth, that is what defiles them.”^(B)

¹⁹ For it doesn’t go into their heart but into their stomach, and then out of the body.” (In saying this, Jesus declared all foods^(A) clean.)^(B)

¹⁴ I am convinced, being fully persuaded in the Lord Jesus, that nothing is unclean in itself.^(A) But if anyone regards something as unclean, then for that person it is unclean.^(B)

²⁵ Eat anything sold in the meat market without raising questions of conscience,^{(A) 26} for, “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it.”^[a](B)

²⁷ If an unbeliever invites you to a meal and you want to go, eat whatever is put before you^(C) without raising questions of conscience. ²⁸ But if someone says to you, “This has been offered in sacrifice,” then do not eat it, both for the sake of the one who told you and for the sake of conscience.^{(D) 29} I am referring to the other person’s conscience, not yours. For why is my freedom^(E) being judged by another’s conscience? ³⁰ If I take part in the meal with thankfulness, why am I denounced because of something I thank God for?^(F)

³¹ So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.^{(G) 32} Do not cause anyone to stumble,^(H) whether Jews, Greeks or the church of God^(I)— ³³ even as I try to please everyone in every way.^(J) For I am not seeking my own good but the good of many,^(K) so that they may be saved.^(L)

⁴ For everything God created is good,^(A) and nothing is to be rejected^(B) if it is received with thanksgiving, ⁵ because it is consecrated by the word of God^(C) and prayer.

⁶ If you point these things out to the brothers and sisters,^[a] you will be a good minister of Christ Jesus, nourished on the truths of the faith^(D) and of the good teaching that you have followed.^{(E) 7} Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales;^(F) rather, train yourself to be godly.^{(G) 8} For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things,^(H) holding promise for both the present life^(I) and the life to come.^{(J) 9} This is a trustworthy saying^(K) that deserves full acceptance. ¹⁰ That is why we labor and strive, because we have put our hope in the living God,^(L) who is the Savior of all people,^(M) and especially of those who believe.

¹¹ Command and teach these things.^{(N) 12} Don’t let anyone look down on you^(O) because you are young, but set an example^(P) for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith^(Q) and in purity. ¹³ Until I come,^(R) devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture,^(S) to preaching and to teaching. ¹⁴ Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through prophecy^(T) when the body of elders^(U) laid their hands on you.^(V)

¹⁵ Be diligent in these matters; give yourself wholly to them, so that everyone may see your progress. ¹⁶ Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save^(W) both yourself and your hearers.

¹⁵ To the pure, all things are pure,^(A) but to those who are corrupted and do not believe, nothing is pure.^(B) In fact, both their minds and consciences are corrupted.^(C)