Commentaries:
Self-will is insisting stubbornly and arrogantly on one's way, as opposed to following the will of God. Paul states that a minister of God must not allow himself to be self-willed but must be led by and do God's will. What kind of minister would a person with false pride and stubbornness make?
Martin G. Collins
Overcoming (Part 4): Self-Will
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A spiritually immature person in an office of authority like this will follow the same course that Satan took. He will get a big head and try to grasp beyond his position.
Richard T. Ritenbaugh
Countering Presumptuousness
Other commentary entries containing this verse:
Matthew 8:14
Mark 1:30
Luke 4:38
1 John 2:27