³ For the appeal we make does not spring from error or impure motives,^(A) nor are we trying to trick you.^(B)

² Such teachings come through hypocritical liars, whose consciences have been seared as with a hot iron.^(A)

²⁵ They exchanged the truth about God for a lie,^(A) and worshiped and served created things^(B) rather than the Creator—who is forever praised.^(C) Amen.^(D)