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 to come to terms with your opponent while you are on the road to court with him, so that he may not turn you over to the judge and the judge turn you over to the officer, and you be put in prison.
For instance, when you are on the way to court with your opponent, take the utmost pains on the way to get entirely rid of him, so that he may not rush you before the judge, and the judge turn you over to the sheriff, and the sheriff put you in prison.
Even while He was saying this, His opponents were blushing with shame, but all the people were rejoicing over all the glorious things that were being done by Him.
And in that city there was a widow who continued to come to him and say, 'Give me justice and protection from my opponent.'
Be calm and alert. Your opponent the devil is always prowling about like a roaring lion, trying to devour you.
Fausets
The meaning of Satan (1Pe 5:8); also divine justice (Lu 12:58-59).
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For instance, when you are on the way to court with your opponent, take the utmost pains on the way to get entirely rid of him, so that he may not rush you before the judge, and the judge turn you over to the sheriff, and the sheriff put you in prison.
For instance, when you are on the way to court with your opponent, take the utmost pains on the way to get entirely rid of him, so that he may not rush you before the judge, and the judge turn you over to the sheriff, and the sheriff put you in prison. I tell you, you will never get out of it until you have paid the last penny!"
I tell you, you will never get out of it until you have paid the last penny!"
Be calm and alert. Your opponent the devil is always prowling about like a roaring lion, trying to devour you.
Be calm and alert. Your opponent the devil is always prowling about like a roaring lion, trying to devour you.