¹⁶ But ^(A)avoid ^(B)worldly and empty chatter, for ^[a]it will lead to further ungodliness, ¹⁷ and their ^[b]talk will spread like ^[c]gangrene. Among them are ^(C)Hymenaeus and Philetus,

¹⁴ No wonder, for even ^(A)Satan disguises himself as an ^(B)angel of light. ¹⁵ Therefore it is not surprising if his servants also disguise themselves as servants of righteousness, ^(C)whose end will be according to their deeds.