² For ^(A)they have taken some of their daughters as wives for themselves and for their sons, so that ^(B)the holy ^[a]race has ^(C)intermingled with the peoples of the lands; indeed, the hands of the officials and the leaders have taken the lead in this unfaithfulness.”

^15 [a]But not one has ^(A)done so who has a remnant of the Spirit. And ^[b]why the one? He was seeking a ^(B)godly offspring. Be careful then about your spirit, and see that none of you deals ^(C)treacherously against the wife of your youth.