9 But have nothing to do with foolish questionings, and lists of generations, and fights and arguments about the law; for they are of no profit and foolish.
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But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and arguments and quarrels about the law, because these are unprofitable and useless.
10 A man whose opinions are not those of the church, after a first and second protest, is to be kept out of your society;
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Warn a divisive person once, and then warn them a second time. After that, have nothing to do with them.
11 Clearly he is in error and a sinner, being self-judged.
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You may be sure that such people are warped and sinful; they are self-condemned.
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