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I. THEIR CHARACTER DESCRIBED. They —

1. Cause divisions.

2. Occasion offences.

3. Pervert doctrines.

II. THEIR PRINCIPLES EXPOSED.

1. Their motives are impure.

2. Their words deceptive.

3. Their victims the simple.

III. THEIR INFLUENCE COUNTERACTED by —

1. Obedience.

2. Wisdom.

3. Purity.

IV. THEIR DESTRUCTION CERTAIN. Enemies of the God of peace, they will perish with Satan whom they serve shortly.

(J. Lyth, D.D.)

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KJV: Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.

WEB: Now I beg you, brothers, look out for those who are causing the divisions and occasions of stumbling, contrary to the doctrine which you learned, and turn away from them.