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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. |
Subject: Satan's will or God's will |
Bible Note: Can't argue too hard with your point, however, I think it is a miscalculation to say Satan has no power over us. If that were true, we would not sin. Paul often talks about the bondage of sin, and I believe this is what he refers to here. To refine the thought, I think that Satan does have limited power over us, but that God's power is greater, if we call upon Him. Certainly, Satan has a will to do evil and he never rests at trying to ensnare us in that desire. Paul is teaching Timothy how to help people escape the bondage of sin. Also... at this time, there was clearly dissention among the ranks on theological issues. Paul wants Timothy to gently correct these issues. In this, he encourages Timothy to be kind (thus attractive) to all people to gain a voice for teaching and and correction to help them free themselves (through faith) from the bondage of sin. Paul reminds Timothy to: "be kind to all, able to teach, patient when wronged, with gentleness correcting those who are in opposition, if perhaps God may grant them repentance leading to the knowledge of the truth, 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. Thanks for the welcome! Blessings Curt |