But avoid foolish debates,(A) genealogies,(B) quarrels,(C) and disputes about the law, because they are unprofitable and worthless. 10 Reject a divisive(D) person after a first and second warning.(E) 11 For you know that such a person has gone astray and is sinning; he is self-condemned.

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Final instructions and greetings

Avoid stupid controversies, genealogies, and fights about the Law, because they are useless and worthless. 10 After a first and second warning, have nothing more to do with a person who causes conflict, 11 because you know that someone like this is twisted and sinful—so they condemn themselves.

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