[14]And do everything without murmuring or hesitation.[15]So may you be without blame, simple sons of God, without reproof, in the midst of a depraved and perverse nation, among whom you shine like lights in the world,[16]holding to the Word of Life, until my glory in the day of Christ. For I have not run in vain, nor have I labored in vain.

Therefore, you should not pray for this people, nor take up praise and supplication on their behalf. And you should not stand in opposition to me. For then I will not heed you.

For my fruit is better than gold and precious stones, and my progeny better than choice silver.