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8 This is a trustworthy saying. And I want you to stress these things, so that those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good. These things are excellent and profitable for everyone.
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8 This is a trustworthy saying. And I want you to stress these things, so that those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good. These things are excellent and profitable for everyone.
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9 But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and arguments and quarrels about the law, because these are unprofitable and useless.
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9 But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and arguments and quarrels about the law, because these are unprofitable and useless.
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10 Warn a divisive person once, and then warn him a second time. After that, have nothing to do with him.
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10 Warn a divisive person once, and then warn him a second time. After that, have nothing to do with him.
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11 You may be sure that such a man is warped and sinful; he is self-condemned.
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11 You may be sure that such a man is warped and sinful; he is self-condemned.
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Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |
