in the heart appear especially in the eyes, Gen. 39:7; Prov. 6:25.”40 “Full of” (mestous) indicates how completely their corrupt passions have come to occupy their minds. Since they have given themselves over to such thoughts, their eyes “cannot cease from sin.” “Cannot cease” (akatapaustous), only here in the New Testament, indicates that their eyes are unable to rest from their search for a woman with whom to engage in sin. Peter was fully aware of the enslaving power of the lustful look. “Enticing
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