⁸ See to it that no one takes you captive by ^(A)philosophy and ^(B)empty deceit, according to ^(C)human tradition, according to the ^(D)elemental spirits^[a] of the world, and not according to Christ.

¹² For ^(A)it is shameful even to speak of the things that they do in secret.

² Look out for ^(A)the dogs, look out for ^(B)the evildoers, look out for those who mutilate the flesh.

^8 (A)Be sober-minded; ^(B)be watchful. Your ^(C)adversary the devil ^(D)prowls around ^(E)like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.