Divers - pleasures [η δ ο ν α ι ς π ο ι κ ι λ α ι ς]. Hdonh pleasure, only here in Pastorals. o P. See on James 4:1. For poikilaiv divers, see on 2 Timothy 3:6.

Malice [κ α κ ι α]. Only here in Pastorals. See on James 1:21. In N. T. kakia is a special form of vice, not viciousness in general, as Cicero, Tusc. 4 15, who explains by "vitiositas, a viciousness which includes all vices." Calvin, on Ephesians 4:32, defines as "a viciousness of mind opposed to humanity and fairness, and commonly styled malignity." The homily ascribed to Clement of Rome, describes kakia as the forerunner [π ρ ο ο δ ο ι π ο ρ ο ν] of our sins (x). Malice is a correct translation.

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