^16 (A)Greet one another with a holy kiss. ^[a]The churches of Christ greet you.

Avoid Divisive Persons

¹⁷ Now I urge you, brethren, note those ^(B)who cause divisions and offenses, contrary to the doctrine which you learned, and ^(C)avoid them. ¹⁸ For those who are such do not serve our Lord ^[b]Jesus Christ, but ^(D)their own belly, and ^(E)by smooth words and flattering speech deceive the hearts of the simple.