Connecting Statement:

Paul explains what Titus should avoid and how to treat those who cause contention among the believers.

But avoid

"So avoid" or "Therefore, avoid"

"arguments concerning unimportant matters"

This is the study of family kinship relationships.

arguments or fights

"the law of Moses"

"Stay away from anyone"

"after you have warned that person once or twice"

"a person like that"

Paul speaks of someone who makes errors as if he were leaving the path on which he had been walking. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)

"brings judgment on himself"