Reference: Adversary
Easton
(Heb. satan), an opponent or foe (1Ki 5:4; 11:14,23,25; Lu 13:17); one that speaks against another, a complainant (Mt 5:25; Lu 12:58); an enemy (Lu 18:3), and specially the devil (1Pe 5:8).
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Be quick and come to terms with your opponent while you are on the way to court with him, or he may hand you over to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and you will be thrown into prison.
For when you are going before the magistrate with your opponent, do your best on the way to get rid of him, or he may hurry you off to the judge and the judge hand you over to the constable and the constable throw you into prison.
When he said this, all his opponents were humiliated, and all the people were delighted at all the splendid things that he did.
There was a widow in the city and she came to him and said, 'Protect me from my opponent.'
Be calm and watchful. Your opponent the devil is prowling about like a roaring lion, wanting to devour you.
Fausets
The meaning of Satan (1Pe 5:8); also divine justice (Lu 12:58-59).
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For when you are going before the magistrate with your opponent, do your best on the way to get rid of him, or he may hurry you off to the judge and the judge hand you over to the constable and the constable throw you into prison.
For when you are going before the magistrate with your opponent, do your best on the way to get rid of him, or he may hurry you off to the judge and the judge hand you over to the constable and the constable throw you into prison. I tell you, you will never get out again until you have paid the last cent!"
I tell you, you will never get out again until you have paid the last cent!"
Be calm and watchful. Your opponent the devil is prowling about like a roaring lion, wanting to devour you.
Be calm and watchful. Your opponent the devil is prowling about like a roaring lion, wanting to devour you.