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Connecting Statement:
Paul gives one last warning to the believers about unity and living for God.
brothers
Here this means fellow Christians, including both men and women.
to think about
"to watch out for"
who are causing the divisions and stumbling
This refers to those who argue and cause others to stop trusting in Jesus. Alternate translation: "who are causing believers to argue with one another and to stop having faith in God" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit)
They are going beyond the teaching that you have learned
"They teach things that do not agree with the truth you have already learned"
Turn away from them
"Turn away" here is an metaphor for "refuse to listen." Alternate translation: "Do not listen to them" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)