Unkind, brutal, inhuman, heartless. MacKnight ties this in with those who are forced to live a celibate life (1 Timothy 4:3 and note), also those who force their children and others into such things. [But voluntary celibacy is an option. See 1 Corinthians 7:1 and note.] Merciless. People who, when offended, will not be open to any agreement or reconciliation. Slanderers of those who speak out against their sins. Violent against any who dare oppose them. Fierce in their opposition to truth. Hate the good. They hate the good because they love the evil. See Titus 1:8; Titus 1:16 and notes.

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