^{23 Ref} But see that you do not take the blood for food; for the blood is the life; and you may not make use of the life as food with the flesh.

^{24 Ref} Do not take it for food but let it be drained out on the earth like water.

^{25 Ref} Do not take it for food; so that it may be well for you and for your children after you, while you do what is right in the eyes of the Lord.