Pronoia denotes planning ahead, whether credited for public benefit or prohibited when directed toward fleshly desires.

The attested clauses present planning directed toward an outcome: Acts 24:2 credits it with peace and reforms for a nation, while Romans 13:14 forbids making such preparation for the flesh's desires.

1. Planning or provision directed toward an outcome · dominant

   In Acts 24:2, the genitive singular form occurs in the claim that peace and reforms are taking place for the nation; the APB renders the clause "through your foresight." In Romans 13:14, the accusative singular form occurs in the prohibition against making provision for the flesh; the APB renders "make no provision for the flesh to gratify its desires."

   Acts 24:2Romans 13:14

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB presents the term with "foresight" in Acts 24:2 and "provision" in Romans 13:14. These renderings confirm the clauses' contrasting outcomes rather than establish separate lexical senses.