For you gladly tolerate fools, since you are so wise.

Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk, not as unwise but as wise,

redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

Then you will behave properly toward outsiders, without being dependent on anyone.

Furthermore, he must have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the snare of the devil.

Make every effort to come to me quickly,

Conduct yourselves with such honor among the Gentiles that, though they slander you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us.