14. Translate, "To the end that"; the aim of the bestowal of gifts stated negatively, as in Ephesians 4:13 it is stated positively. tossed to and fro — inwardly, even without wind; like billows of the sea. So the Greek. Compare James 1:6 . carried about —with every wind from without. doctrine —"teaching." The various teachings are the "winds" which keep them tossed on a sea of doubts ( James 1:6- : ; compare Matthew 11:7 ). by — Greek, "in"; expressing "the evil atmosphere in which the varying currents of doctrine exert their force" [ELLICOTT]. sleight —literally, "dice playing." The player frames his throws of the dice so that the numbers may turn up which best suit his purpose. of men —contrasted with Christ ( Ephesians 4:13 ). and — Greek, "in." cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive —Translate as Greek, "craftiness tending to the methodized system of deceit" ("the schemes of error") [ALFORD]. BENGEL takes "deceit," or "error," to stand for "the parent of error," Satan (compare Ephesians 6:11 ); referring to his concealed mode of acting. return to ' Top of Page ' <a name="verse-15" class="com-number"
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