G3123H–μᾶλλον–mallon

and the attention they bestow on mere fables and endless pedigrees, such as lead to controversy rather than to a true stewardship for God, which only exists where there is faith. And I make the same request now.

μᾶλλον mallon “rather”

treacherous, headstrong, self-important. They will love pleasure instead of loving God,

μᾶλλον mallon “rather”

it is for love's sake that--instead of that--although I am none other than Paul the aged, and am now also a prisoner for Christ Jesus,

μᾶλλον mallon “rather”

having determined to endure ill-treatment along with the people of God rather than enjoy the short-lived pleasures of sin;

μᾶλλον mallon “rather”

and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be put entirely out of joint

μᾶλλον. mallon “rather.”

For this reason, brethren, be all the more in earnest to make sure that God has called you and chosen you; for it is certain that so long as you practise these things, you will never stumble.

μᾶλλον, mallon “rather,”