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Therefore let's not judge one another anymore, but rather determine this: not to put an obstacle or a stumbling block in a brother's or sister's way.

No one is to seek his own advantage, but rather that of his neighbor.

Now I wish that you all spoke in tongues, but rather that you would prophesy; and greater is the one who prophesies than the one who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets, so that the church may receive edification.

Now the promises were spoken to Abraham and to his seed. He does not say, "And to seeds," as one would in referring to many, but rather as in referring to one, "And to your seed," that is, Christ.

The one who steals must no longer steal; but rather he must labor, producing with his own hands what is good, so that he will have something to share with the one who has need.

and there must be no filthiness or foolish talk, or vulgar joking, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks.

but rather by means of good works, as is proper for women making a claim to godliness.

Let no one look down on your youthfulness, but rather in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity, show yourself an example of those who believe.

Do not sharply rebuke an older man, but rather appeal to him as a father, and to the younger men as brothers,

and make straight paths for your feet, so that the limb which is impaired may not be dislocated, but rather be healed.