2 Timothy 2:26 And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will. In mountain ranges there is often a loose detritus especially dangerous to mountaineers; these loose or crumbling stones being called "the devil's stones," for, owing to their treacherous character, if you step on one incautiously you may be precipitated into the depths. There are many such stones in the path of life. False maxims with sophistical colourings; license stealing the name of liberty; harmful speculations, luring as grand chances; methods of trade outlined square, yet full of betrayal; sandy doctrines simulating the rock; friendships which are flowery graves; occupations, recreations which promise rest and serve only to slip us into mire; these are the things of peril: life is full of them; and he only walks surely who walks discreetly. (W. L. Watkinson.). Parallel Verses KJV: And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will. |
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