Romans 14:13 warns against putting stumbling blocks before brothers — the same obstacle concept Paul later uses for divisive people.

In Philippians 3:17, Paul urges imitating good examples rather than avoiding divisive people as here—two sides of church purity.

In Jude 1:19, those who cause divisions are described as worldly and devoid of the Spirit — directly parallel to Romans 16:17.

2 John 1:11 explains that greeting such a person shares in their evil work—reinforcing why avoidance is necessary.

2 John 1:10 commands not to receive false teachers into your home—a specific application of the avoidance command here.

In 2 John 1:7-10, deceivers who deny Christ's incarnation are to be refused hospitality — parallel to avoiding those causing division.

In 1 John 2:19, those who left the fellowship show they were not truly of us — parallel to the divisive ones to be avoided.

In 2 Peter 2:1, false prophets and teachers bringing destructive heresies parallel the divisive ones Paul warns about.

Titus 3:10 says to reject a divisive person after warnings—directly parallels Paul's command to avoid those causing divisions.

2 Timothy 3:5 says to avoid those with a form of godliness but denying its power—parallel instruction to avoid false teachers.

1 Timothy 6:3-5 describes those who teach different doctrine and cause dissension—the exact type of people Paul warns to avoid here.

2 Thessalonians 3:14 gives a parallel command to take note of and avoid the disobedient, reinforcing the same discipline.

2 Thessalonians 3:6 commands keeping away from disorderly brothers—the same 'avoid them' instruction for those not walking according to tradition.

In Colossians 2:8, Paul warns against philosophy and empty deceit according to human tradition — parallel to those causing division contrary to doctrine.

In Philippians 3:2, Paul uses the same 'watch out' language against those who mutilate the flesh — a parallel warning against false teachers.

In Galatians 1:7-9, Paul warns against those preaching a different gospel and pronounces anathema — directly parallel to avoiding divisive false teachers.

Matthew 18:7 pronounces woe on those who cause temptations—the same 'stumbling blocks' Paul warns about here.

Luke 17:1 echoes the same warning: woe to those through whom temptations come, paralleling the 'obstacles' Paul mentions.

Acts 15:1-5 describes the actual dispute over circumcision that exemplifies the divisions Paul warns against here.

1 Corinthians 11:18-19 acknowledges that divisions reveal the genuine believers, offering perspective on why Paul commands to avoid divisive people here.

Acts 15:24 directly states that false teachers troubled believers with contrary doctrine, the same threat Paul warns about here.

1 Corinthians 1:10-13 rebukes divisions and loyalty to leaders, a specific example of the divisions Paul warns against here.

1 Corinthians 5:9-11 commands not to associate with immoral brothers—a direct parallel to Paul's command to avoid divisive false teachers.

In Galatians 2:4, false brothers secretly spying on freedom parallel the divisive people Paul warns to avoid in Romans.

1 Corinthians 3:3 identifies jealousy and strife as signs of fleshly behavior, the root of the divisions Paul warns about here.

1 Timothy 6:3 directly describes those teaching a different doctrine — the very people Rom 16:17 warns to avoid.

Proverbs 28:10 warns against misleading the upright into evil — directly parallels Paul's warning about those who create obstacles to sound doctrine.

Matthew 7:15 commands vigilance against false prophets — a clear parallel to Paul's command to watch out for divisive people.

Titus 1:10 describes insubordinate empty talkers and deceivers — exactly the kind of divisive people Paul warns to avoid in Romans 16:17.

1 Timothy 4:16 stresses watching over one's own teaching and life — extending the vigilance of Rom 16:17 to personal discipline.

1 Corinthians 5:11 commands avoiding sinful brothers — parallel to Paul's command to avoid divisive people in Romans 16:17.

2 Thessalonians 2:15 urges holding fast to apostolic traditions — the positive counterpart to avoiding those who deviate from doctrine.

2 Corinthians 11:20 describes false apostles exploiting believers — the very danger that Rom 16:17 warns to avoid.

Proverbs 6:14 describes a person who 'sows discord' — the same divisive behavior Paul warns against in Romans 16:17.

Ephesians 4:14 warns against being tossed by false teaching — the result of not heeding the warning to avoid divisive people.

2 Thessalonians 3:15 adds that such avoidance is paired with warning them as brothers, not as enemies—a nuance to the command here.

In 2 Timothy 3:10, Paul commends Timothy for following his teaching — contrasting the divisive false teachers to avoid in Romans 16:17.

Hebrews 13:9 warns against diverse and strange teachings — mirroring the warning about those who cause divisions contrary to sound doctrine.

Ephesians 5:11 commands not just avoidance but exposure of evil works — a more active response to the darkness.