9. Avoid stupid controversies, genealogies, and fights about the Law, because they are useless and worthless.
10. After a first and second warning, have nothing more to do with a person who causes conflict,
11. because you know that someone like this is twisted and sinful—so they condemn themselves.
12. When I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, try to come to me in Nicopolis, because I’ve decided to spend the winter there.