2 Timothy 2:26

May recover themselves [α ν α ν η ψ ω σ ι ν]. Lit. may return to soberness. N. T. o. See on be sober, 1 Thessalonians 5:6. A similar connection of thought between coming to the knowledge of God and awaking out of a drunken stupor, occurs 1 Corinthians 14:34.

Out of the snare of the devil [ε κ τ η ς τ ο υ δ ι α β ο λ ο υ π α γ ι δ ο ς]. Comp. Psalms 124:7. The phrase snare of the devil, only here and 1 Timothy 3:7 (note). The metaphor is mixed; return to soberness out of the snare of the devil.

Who are taken captive [ε ζ ω γ ρ η μ ε ν ο ι]. Or, having been held captive. Only here and Luke 5:10 (note on thou shalt catch!.

By him [υ π α υ τ ο υ]. The devil.

At his will [ε ι ς τ ο ε κ ε ι ν ο υ θ ε λ η μ α]. Better, unto his will : that is, to do his (God 's) will.

The whole will then read : "And that they may return to soberness out of the snare of the devil (having been held captive by him) to do God's will."