Now without dispute the inferior is blessed by the superior,

For people swear by something greater than themselves, and the oath serves as a confirmation to end all dispute.

Think of him who endured such opposition against himself by sinners, so that you may not grow weary in your souls and give up.

Woe to them! For they have traveled down Cain’s path, and because of greed have abandoned themselves to Balaam’s error; hence, they will certainly perish in Korah’s rebellion.