“I do not accept ¹  praise ²  from people, ³ 

You were bought with a price. Do not become slaves of men.

For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, ¹  and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength. ² 

For every high priest is taken from among the people ¹  and appointed ²  to represent them before God, ³  to offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins.

He said to them, “Follow me, and I will turn you into fishers of people.” ¹ 

and they worship me in vain, teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.’” ¹ 

and elaborate greetings ¹  in the marketplaces, and to have people call them ‘Rabbi.’

They worship me in vain, teaching as doctrine the commandments of men.’ ¹ 

Having no regard ¹  for the command of God, you hold fast to human tradition.” ² 

John’s baptism – was it from heaven or from people? ¹  Answer me.”

But the one who denies me before men will be denied before God’s angels.

John’s baptism ¹  – was it from heaven or from people?” ² 

In him was life, ¹  and the life was the light of mankind. ² 

For they loved praise ¹  from men more than praise ²  from God.

Do not repay anyone evil for evil; consider what is good before all people. ¹ 

If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all people. ¹ 

so that your faith would not be based on human wisdom but on the power of God.

For we are concerned about what is right not only before the Lord but also before men. ¹ 

and that we may be delivered from perverse and evil people. For not all have faith.

First of all, then, I urge that requests, ¹  prayers, intercessions, and thanks be offered on behalf of all people, ²