Saved in Order to Do Good

3 Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities,^(A) to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good,^{(B) 2} to slander no one,^(C) to be peaceable and considerate, and always to be gentle toward everyone.

⁹ But avoid^(A) foolish controversies and genealogies and arguments and quarrels^(B) about the law,^(C) because these are unprofitable and useless.^{(D) 10} Warn a divisive person once, and then warn them a second time. After that, have nothing to do with them.^{(E) 11} You may be sure that such people are warped and sinful; they are self-condemned.