They want to be teachers of the law, but they do not understand what they are saying or the things they insist on so confidently.

But we know that the law is good if someone uses it legitimately,

realizing that law is not intended for a righteous person, but for lawless and rebellious people, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for those who kill their fathers or mothers, for murderers,

Do not lay hands on anyone hastily and so identify with the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.

Compete well for the faith and lay hold of that eternal life you were called for and made your good confession for in the presence of many witnesses.

In this way they will save up a treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the future and so lay hold of what is truly life.