Some have strayed from these and turned away to empty discussion.

Among these are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I handed over to Satan to be taught not to blaspheme.

This saying is trustworthy and deserves full acceptance: “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners” – and I am the worst of them!

he is conceited and understands nothing, but has an unhealthy interest in controversies and verbal disputes. This gives rise to envy, dissension, slanders, evil suspicions,