⁵ and constant friction between people of corrupt mind, who have been robbed of the truth^(A) and who think that godliness is a means to financial gain.

¹⁶ Avoid godless chatter,^(A) because those who indulge in it will become more and more ungodly.

²³ Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels.^(A)