2 Corinthians

1611 King James Version (KJV)

2 Corinthians 2:11

“Lest Satan should get an aduantage of vs: for wee are not ignorant of his deuices.”

1611 King James Version (KJV)




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Other Translations for 2 Corinthians 2:11

Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices.
- King James Version

so that no advantage would be taken of us by Satan, for we are not ignorant of his schemes.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

that no advantage may be gained over us by Satan: for we are not ignorant of his devices.
- American Standard Version (1901)

So that Satan may not get the better of us: for we are not without knowledge of his designs.
- Basic English Bible

that we might not have Satan get an advantage against us, for we are not ignorant of *his* thoughts.
- Darby Bible

Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices.
- Webster's Bible

for fear Satan should gain an advantage over us. For we are not ignorant of his devices.
- Weymouth Bible

that no advantage may be gained over us by Satan; for we are not ignorant of his schemes.
- World English Bible

that we be not disseyued of Sathanas; for we knowen hise thouytis.
- Wycliffe Bible

that we may not be over-reached by the Adversary, for of his devices we are not ignorant.
- Youngs Literal Bible

Commentary for 2 Corinthians 2:11

Wesley's Notes for 2 Corinthians 2:11

2:11 Lest Satan - To whom he had been delivered, and who sought to destroy not only his flesh, but his soul also. Get an advantage over us - For the loss of one soul is a common loss.


People's Bible Notes for 2 Corinthians 2:11


2Co 2:11 Lest Satan should get an advantage of us. Satan would gladly have kept the sinful man in the church; since he has repented, Satan would gladly have the church keep him out.

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