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But avoid stupid controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels about the law, for they are unprofitable and worthless.(A) 10 After a first and second admonition, have nothing more to do with anyone who causes divisions,(B) 11 since you know that such a person is perverted and sinful, being self-condemned.

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Do not get involved in foolish discussions about spiritual pedigrees[a] or in quarrels and fights about obedience to Jewish laws. These things are useless and a waste of time. 10 If people are causing divisions among you, give a first and second warning. After that, have nothing more to do with them. 11 For people like that have turned away from the truth, and their own sins condemn them.

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Footnotes

  1. 3:9 Or spiritual genealogies.