¹² and so incur condemnation for having abandoned their former faith.

⁴ But I have this against you, that you have abandoned ^(A)the love you had at first. ⁵ Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent, and do ^(B)the works you did at first. If not, ^(C)I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place, unless you repent.

¹⁷ For it is time for judgment ^(A)to begin at the household of God; and ^(B)if it begins with us, what will be the outcome for those who ^(C)do not obey the gospel of God?

Taming the Tongue

3 ^(A)Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness.

No Other Gospel

⁶ I am astonished that you are ^(A)so quickly deserting ^(B)him who called you in the grace of Christ and are turning to ^(C)a different gospel—

^34 (A)if anyone is hungry, ^(B)let him eat at home—so that when you come together it will not be for judgment. About the other things ^(C)I will give directions ^(D)when I come.