Verse 6
From which some having swerved - From which some, though they have pretended to aim at the τελος , scope, or mark, have missed that mark. This is the import of the original word αστοχησαντες .
Turned aside unto vain jangling - The original term, ματαιολογιαν , signifies empty or vain talking; discourses that turn to no profit; a great many words and little sense; and that sense not worth the pains of hearing. Such, indeed, is all preaching where Jesus Christ is not held forth.
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