If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your house or give him any greeting,
As for a person who stirs up division, after warning him once and then twice, have nothing more to do with him,
I appeal to you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and create obstacles contrary to the doctrine that you have been taught; avoid them. For such persons do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites, and by smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive.
Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you keep away from any brother who is walking in idleness and not in accord with the tradition that you received from us.
having the appearance of godliness, but denying its power. Avoid such people. For among them are those who creep into households and capture weak women, burdened with sins and led astray by various passions,
If anyone does not obey what we say in this letter, take note of that person, and have nothing to do with him, that he may be ashamed.
But now I am writing to you not to associate with anyone who bears the name of brother if he is guilty of sexual immorality or greed, or is an idolater, reviler, drunkard, or swindler—not even to eat with such a one.
But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach to you a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be accursed. As we have said before, so now I say again: If anyone is preaching to you a gospel contrary to the one you received, let him be accursed.
for whoever greets him takes part in his wicked works.
If anyone has no love for the Lord, let him be accursed. Our Lord, come!
nor do those who pass by say, “The blessing of the Lord be upon you! We bless you in the name of the Lord!”
And he said, “O Lord, God of my master Abraham, please grant me success today and show steadfast love to my master Abraham.
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