Verse 3.— And through covetousness. The false teachers, and those who follow their false teaching, will attempt by feigned words— that is, by ficti­tious tales, stories, by falsehoods and fables which they will tell you, having nothing in view but gain— to make mer­chandise of your labor and possessions. Be assured that the condemnation of all such will not be delayed. Their destruc­tion is certain. And I will now proceed to give you proofs unmistakable of the truthfulness of my statement as to the certainty of their punishment.