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whereas angels, though greater in might and power, don`t bring a railing judgment against them before the Lord.
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Angelic Humility vs. Human Arrogance
Scholars unanimously highlight the verse's central contrast: angels, beings of immense power, show restraint and do not bring abusive accusations against spiritual authorities, even fallen ones. They defer to God. This exposes the shocking arrogance of the false teachers who slander powers they don't comprehend, serving as a powerful lesson in humility for believers.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Whereas angels. The purpose of referring to angels here is to show that they, even when manifesting the greatest zeal in a righteous cause…
Whereas (οπου). Loose use of οπου (in Xenophon) = "wherein."
Though greater (μειζονες οντες). Than the evi…
19th Century
Anglican
Whereas angels.—Literally, Where angels—i.e., in circumstances in which angels. This verse, if it refers to the same inci…
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In contrast to these audacious errorists, angels themselves, even though they are stronger and more powerful (cf. Revelation 12:7–8), do…
16th Century
Protestant
Whereas angels. He therefore shows their rash arrogance, because they dared to take more liberty than even angels. But it seems strange th…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Whereas angels, which are greater in power and might Which is not to be understood of evil angels, or devils; for, b…
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