The text and the marginal readings indicate the two chief interpretations of this somewhat difficult verse. Other renderings are:

1. …

Through desire a man, having separated himself ...—This should probably be rendered, The separatist seeks after his own desire…

Through desire a man having separated himself, seeks
Or, "a separated man seeks desire" ^F7 ; his own desi…

If we are to get knowledge and grace, we must try all methods of improving ourselves.