1 Timothy 6:4

Is swollen with pride. "He really knows nothing of either the Jewish or Christian revelation of God, even though he claims to completely understand both!" Unhealthy desire to argue. These men have a passion for arguments and "splitting hairs." See notes on 1 Corinthians 2:1-2. They have a morbid interest in trivial matters. Compare Matthew 23:23-28 and notes. And this brings on. Their "unhealthy" attitude brings on five things: Jealousy. Especially about the success of Christianity, which the circumcision party felt downgraded the Law of Moses. Dissension. Compare Philippians 1:15 and note. One who "stirs up trouble." Insults. Quarrels lead to name calling and insults! Evil suspicions. The sick imagination of people who are spiritually psychotic. Compare 3 John 1:10 and note.