The term "overmasters" is not directly found in the Berean Standard Bible or other traditional translations of the Bible. However, the concept of being overmastered, or dominated, is present throughout the Scriptures, often in the context of sin, spiritual warfare, and divine authority.

Biblical Context

1. Sin and Overmastery: The Bible frequently addresses the concept of sin as a force that seeks to overmaster individuals. In Genesis 4:7 , God warns Cain, "If you do what is right, will you not be accepted? But if you refuse to do what is right, sin is crouching at your door; it desires to have you, but you must rule over it." This passage illustrates the idea that sin seeks to dominate, but individuals are called to exercise mastery over it through righteous living.

2. Spiritual Warfare: The New Testament speaks to the spiritual battle believers face against forces that seek to overmaster them. Ephesians 6:12 states, "For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world's darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms." This verse highlights the reality of spiritual entities that aim to exert control over believers, necessitating the armor of God for protection and victory.

3. Divine Authority and Mastery: The Bible also presents God as the ultimate Master who exercises authority over all creation. In Psalm 103:19 , it is written, "The LORD has established His throne in heaven, and His kingdom rules over all." This affirms God's sovereign mastery over the universe, contrasting with the limited and often destructive mastery of sin and evil.

4. Human Authority and Responsibility: Scripture acknowledges human authority and the responsibility that comes with it. In Romans 13:1 , Paul writes, "Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God." This passage underscores the belief that human authority is derived from and accountable to God, who is the ultimate overmaster.

5. Christ's Victory Over Sin and Death: The New Testament proclaims Jesus Christ's victory over the powers that seek to overmaster humanity. Colossians 2:15 declares, "And having disarmed the powers and authorities, He made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross." Through His death and resurrection, Christ overmastered sin and death, offering believers freedom and victory.

Theological Implications

The concept of overmasters in the Bible serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggle between good and evil, the need for vigilance against sin, and the assurance of God's ultimate authority. Believers are called to resist being overmastered by sin and evil through faith, obedience, and reliance on God's power. The victory of Christ provides the foundation for overcoming any force that seeks to dominate the believer's life, affirming the hope and freedom found in the Gospel.

Second Causes.
... Often at a season of sore bereavement some one poignant thought or reflection takes
possession of the mind, and, for the time, overmasters every other. ...
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What Manner of Man Ought not to Come to Rule.
... fools (Romans 1:22). But that man has chronic scabies whom the wantonness
of the flesh without cease overmasters. For in scabies ...
/.../leo/writings of leo the great/chapter xi what manner of.htm

Grieving the Holy Spirit
... can. I have a theme that overmasters me, I seem to grieve for him; but
I cannot make you grieve, nor tell out the grief I feel. ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 5 1859/grieving the holy spirit.htm

Overmasters (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Overmasters (1 Occurrence). 2 Corinthians 5:14
For the love of Christ overmasters us, the conclusion at ...
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Overmuch (16 Occurrences)

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Over-mastered (1 Occurrence)
Over-mastered. Overmastered, Over-mastered. Overmasters . Multi-Version
Concordance ... (WEY). Overmastered, Over-mastered. Overmasters . Reference Bible.
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Conclusion (10 Occurrences)
... 2 Corinthians 5:14 For the love of Christ overmasters us, the conclusion at which
we have arrived being this--that One having died for all, His death was their ...
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Arrived (129 Occurrences)
... 2 Corinthians 5:14 For the love of Christ overmasters us, the conclusion at which
we have arrived being this--that One having died for all, His death was their ...
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