² For ^(A)they have taken some of their daughters as wives for themselves and for their sons, so that ^(B)the holy seed has ^(C)intermingled with the peoples of the lands; indeed, the hands of the princes and the officials have been foremost in this unfaithfulness.”

^15 [a]But not one has ^(A)done so, even one who has a remnant of the Spirit. And ^[b]what did that one do while he was seeking a ^(B)godly seed? Be careful then to keep your spirit, and let no one deal ^(C)treacherously against the wife of your youth.