6. From which —namely, from a pure heart, good conscience, and faith unfeigned, the well-spring of love. having swerved —literally, "having missed the mark (the 'end') to be aimed at." It is translated, "erred," 1 Timothy 6:21 ; 2 Timothy 2:18 . Instead of aiming at and attaining the graces above named, they "have turned aside ( 1 Timothy 5:15 ; 2 Timothy 4:4 ; Hebrews 12:13 ) unto vain jangling"; literally, "vain talk," about the law and genealogies of angels ( 1 Timothy 1:7 ; Titus 3:9 ; Titus 1:10 ); Titus 1:10- : , "vain babblings and oppositions." It is the greatest vanity when divine things are not truthfully discussed ( Titus 1:10- : ) [BENGEL]. return to ' Top of Page ' <a name="verse-7" class="com-number"
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