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NASB | 2 Peter 2:19 promising them freedom while they themselves are slaves of corruption; for by what a man is overcome, by this he is enslaved. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 2 Peter 2:19 They promise them liberty, when they themselves are the slaves of depravity--for by whatever anyone is defeated and overcome, to that [person, thing, philosophy, or concept] he is continually enslaved. |
Bible Question: Can a slave desire to be free? |
Bible Answer: Dear Brother Mark, Before a slave can desire freedom, he must understand that he is a slave. I believe it was Kahlil Gibran -- an unbeliever -- who called freedom "golden chains." It always amazes me the people in our world today who think they are free when they are really enslaved to their own lusts (Romans 6:16-20). They think they are alive, but they are really dead (Ephesians 2:1). Thinking they see, they are really blind, and will be made blind indeed (John 9:39). Of course, they don't call it slavery, deadness, or blindness! With no other qualification than you've given, I'd have to answer yes. In Him, Doc |
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