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Expressly (rētōs). Late adverb, here alone in N.T., from verbal adjective rētos (from root reō). The reference is to the Holy Spirit, but whether to O.T. prophecy (Act 1:16) or to some Christian utterance (2Th 2:2; 1Co 14:1.) we do not know. Parry recalls the words of Jesus in Mat 24:10, Mat 24:24.
In later times (en husterois kairois). Old adjective (Mat 21:31) usually as adverb, husteron (Mat 4:2). Relative time from the prediction, now coming true (a present danger).
Some shall fall away (apostēsontai tines). Future middle of aphistēmi, intransitive use, shall stand off from, to fall away, apostatize (2Co 12:8).
From the faith (tēs pisteōs). Ablative case (separation). Not creed, but faith in God through Christ.
Giving heed (prosechontes). Supply ton noun (the mind) as in 1Ti 3:8.
Seducing spirits (pneumasin planois). Old adjective (planē, wandering), here active sense (deceiving). As substantive in 2Co 6:8. Probably some heathen or the worst of the Gnostics.
Doctrines of devils (didaskaliais daimoniōn). “Teachings of daimons.” Definite explanation of the preceding. Cf. 1Co 10:20.