American Standard Version of 1901
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having your behavior seemly among the Gentiles; that, wherein they speak against you as evil-doers, they may by your good works, which they behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.
or unto governors, as sent {Greek: through.}by him for vengeance on evil-doers and for praise to them that do well.
not glorying beyond our measure, that is, in other men's labors; but having hope that, as your faith groweth, we shall be magnified in you according to our {Or, limit Greek: measuring-rod.}province unto further abundance,
For ye were going astray like sheep; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and {Or, Overseer}Bishop of your souls.
and that ye {Greek: be ambitious. See Romans 15:20 margin.}study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your hands, even as we charged you;
For we hear of some that walk among you disorderly, that work not at all, but are busybodies.
and to esteem them exceeding highly in love for their work's sake. Be at peace among yourselves.