¹¹ Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness,^(A) but rather expose them.

¹² The night is nearly over; the day is almost here.^(A) So let us put aside the deeds of darkness^(B) and put on the armor^(C) of light.

²⁰ But those elders who are sinning you are to reprove^(A) before everyone, so that the others may take warning.^(B)

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.

Warning Against Idleness

⁶ In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ,^(A) we command you, brothers and sisters, to keep away from^(B) every believer who is idle and disruptive^(C) and does not live according to the teaching^[a] you received from us.^(D)

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)

Warning to Escape Babylon’s Judgment

⁴ Then I heard another voice from heaven say:

BOOK I

Psalms 1–41

Psalm 1

¹⁵ These, then, are the things you should teach. Encourage and rebuke with all authority. Do not let anyone despise you.