⁴⁵ But when the Jews saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousy and began to oppose what Paul was saying by insulting him.^(A)

⁸ And why not say, just as some people slanderously claim we say, “Let us do what is evil so that good may come”?^(A) Their condemnation is deserved!

¹³ when we are slandered, we respond graciously. Even now, we are like the world’s garbage, like the dirt everyone scrapes off their sandals.^(A)

² to slander no one, to avoid fighting, and to be kind, always showing gentleness^(A) to all people.