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NASB | 2 Timothy 2:26 and they may come to their senses and escape from the snare of the devil, having been held captive by him to do his will. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 2 Timothy 2:26 and that they may come to their senses and escape from the trap of the devil, having been held captive by him to do his will. |
Bible Question: I have always understood this verse to mean that the persons being spoken about were "held captive by Satan to do his (Satan's) will. How can I be sure that the amplified version is accurate in telling me that the persons are escaping "...henceforth to do God's will"? |
Bible Answer: Dear Folks, The clear meaning of the text is that we are to hold each other accountable to God's Word, and by lovingly teaching and correcting each other, we will avoid Satan's snare. Ask yourself this... who's will do you think we are captive to outside of God's Word, and who's will should we aspire to follow? Is this not clear?... particularly when we read individual Scripture in the light of the entire Bible, which is the way we can avoid the misinterpretation of a single Scripture. God repeats Himself so often in Scripture that even dummies like me can figure it out! Best Curt |