1 sn Profane chatter was apparently a characteristic of the false teachers in Ephesus (cf. 1 Tim 1:3-4; 4:7; 6:20).
2 tn Grk “they [who engage in it] will progress even more in ungodliness.”
3 tn Or “uninstructed,” “silly.”
4 tn Or “fights,” although this could suggest weapons and blows, whereas in the present context this is not the primary focus. Although “quarrel” is frequently used here (NAB, NIV, NRSV) it may be understood to refer to a relatively minor disagreement.
5 tn Grk “and peace, with those.”
6 sn In company with others who call on the Lord from a pure heart alludes to the value of the community of believers for the development of Christian virtues.
7 tn Grk “For from these are those who sneak.”
8 tn Or “silly women.”
9 tn Grk “they”; the referent (the people in that future time) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
10 tn Grk “in accord with.”
11 tn Grk “having an itching in regard to hearing,” “having itching ears.”