But avoid profane chatter, because those occupied with it will stray further and further into ungodliness,

But evil people and charlatans will go from bad to worse, deceiving others and being deceived themselves.

And they will turn away from hearing the truth, but on the other hand they will turn aside to myths.

Remind people of these things and solemnly charge them before the Lord not to wrangle over words. This is of no benefit; it just brings ruin on those who listen.

But they will not go much further, for their foolishness will be obvious to everyone, just like it was with Jannes and Jambres.