¹⁴ But because by doing this you have shown utter contempt for^[a] the Lord,^(A) the son born to you will die.”

²⁴ As it is written: “God’s name is blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you.”^[a](A)

¹² Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds^(A) and glorify God^(B) on the day he visits us.