2 Timothy 3:6
Creep.. worm their way, sneak. (1x)
Lead captive = to capture, gain control over
Silly women = weak, gullible women
"One of the great virtues of womanhood, namely, that of trusting another, is here turned into a weakness by Satan. Eve was deceived, ..." Wuest.
[Is the male more skeptial? More of a 'wait and see' what your character and actions really show what you are before making a judgment or decision.]
These false teachers apparently were making an appeal especially to the women at Ephesus.
[ The notorious Manson, sentenced by the State of Calironia for murder, was supported and maintained by a small company of women whom he had deceived.]
Laden .. tormented with guilt.
Led away.. lusts = led astray by various passions ESV; swayed by various impulses, RSV;