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For of these are those who creep into houses, and take captive gullible women loaded down with sins, led away by various lusts,
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Deception's Sly Approach
Commentators unanimously highlight the deceptive methods of false teachers. They don't engage in open debate but "creep" or "worm their way" into homes and lives. Using flattery and insinuation, they slyly gain influence, a tactic that stands in stark contrast to the open proclamation of the true gospel. This serves as a warning to be discerning about teachers who avoid scrutiny and rely on charm.
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2 Timothy
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For of this sort are they which creep into houses. They go slyly and insidiously into families. They are not open and forthright in strivi…
That creep (ο ενδυνοντες). Old and common verb (also ενδυω) either to put on (1 Thessalonians 5:8) or to enter (to sli…
19th Century
Anglican
For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women.—The corrupting influence of these hypocr…
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In the first five verses of this chapter Paul has been pointing out the characteristics of the false teachers in their love for money and pleasure.…
16th Century
Protestant
Of those are they who creep into families. You would say that here Paul intentionally draws a vivid picture of the order of monks. But wit…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For of this sort are they which creep into houses Privily and unawares, in a clandestine manner, and insinuate thems…
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Even in gospel times there would be perilous times; because of persecution from without, and still more because of corruptions within. Men love to …
13th Century
Catholic
Previously, the Apostle described the dangers to come in the last days and the causes from which they will arise. Here, he teaches that even in our…