Although Christendom was in its infancy, it had already become polluted with unscriptural beliefs, and its scattered churches were teaching a variety of doctrines.
Susunan Kristen, yang baru mulai bertumbuh, sudah dicemari oleh kepercayaan - kepercayaan yang tidak berdasarkan Alkitab, dan gereja Kristen yang tersebar di sana - sini mengajarkan berbagai macam doktrin.