³ At one time^(A) we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another.

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.