¹⁸ For by uttering boastful, empty words,^(A) they seduce, with fleshly desires and debauchery, people who have barely escaped^[a] from those who live in error.

¹⁶ These people are discontented grumblers, living according to their desires;^(A) their mouths utter arrogant words, flattering^(B) people for their own advantage.