⁸ Be careful that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deceit based on human tradition,^(A) based on the elements of the world, rather than Christ.^(B)

¹⁶ Avoid irreverent and empty speech, since those who engage in it will produce even more godlessness,^(A)

⁴ They will turn away from hearing the truth and will turn aside to myths.^(A)

¹⁴ and may not pay attention to Jewish myths^(A) and the commands of people who reject the truth.^(B)