⁹ 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.