⁷ and so that you do not associate with these nations remaining among you. Do not call on the names of their gods or make an oath to them;^(A) do not serve them or bow in worship to them.

⁴ For Mordecai exercised great power in the palace,^(A) and his fame spread throughout the provinces as he became more and more powerful.^(B)

²⁰ My aim is to preach the gospel where Christ has not been named,^(A) so that I will not build on someone else’s foundation,^(B)

²¹ far above every ruler and authority, power and dominion, and every title given,^[a](A) not only in this age but also in the one to come.^(B)