These are they who cause divisions, and are sensual, not having the Spirit.
19. These be they who separate themselves. Some Greek copies have the participle by itself, other copies add ἑαυτοὺς, “themselves;” but the meaning is nearly the same. He means that they separated from the Church, because they would not bear the yoke of discipline, as they who indulge the flesh dislike spiritual life.
Verse 19. These be they who separate themselves. That is, from their brethren, and from the work of benevolence and truth. Comp. . Sensual. Under the influence of gross passions and appetites. Having not the Spirit. The Holy Spirit, or the spirit of true religion. (d) "separate"
These be they who separate themselves, sensual, having not the Spirit. (12) It is the habit of antichrists to separate themselves from the godly, because they are not governed by the Spirit of God: and contrariwise it is the habit of Christians to edify one another through godly prayers, both in faith and also in love, until the mercy of Christ appears to their full salvation.