¹⁷ I urge you, brothers and sisters, to watch out for those who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have learned.^(A) Keep away from them.^(B)

³ If anyone teaches otherwise^(A) and does not agree to the sound instruction^(B) of our Lord Jesus Christ and to godly teaching, ⁴ they are conceited^(C) and understand nothing. They have an unhealthy interest in controversies and quarrels about words^(D) that result in envy, strife, malicious talk, evil suspicions ⁵ and constant friction between people of corrupt mind, who have been robbed of the truth^(E) and who think that godliness is a means to financial gain.

¹⁰ Warn a divisive person once, and then warn them a second time. After that, have nothing to do with them.^(A)

¹⁰ If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not take them into your house or welcome them.^{(A) 11} Anyone who welcomes them shares^(B) in their wicked work.