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 \v 5 Now the goal of the commandment is love from a pure heart, from a good conscience, and from a sincere faith.
-\v 6 Some people have missed the mark and have turned away from these things to foolish talk.
+\v 6 Some people left these things behind and have turned to foolish talk.
 \v 7 They want to be teachers of the law, but they do not understand what they are saying or what they so confidently affirm.
 \v 8 But we know that the law is good if one uses it lawfully.