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href="/bsb/2_corinthians/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> I am afraid, however, that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent’s cunning, your minds may be led astray from your simple and pure devotion to Christ. <a href="/blb/2_corinthians/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But I am afraid, lest by any means, as the serpent in his craftiness deceived Eve, your minds might be corrupted from the simplicity and the purity in Christ. <a href="/kjv/2_corinthians/11.htm">King James Bible</a> But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ. <a href="/nkjv/2_corinthians/11.htm">New King James Version</a> But I fear, lest somehow, as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, so your minds may be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ. <a href="/nasb_/2_corinthians/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But I am afraid that, as the serpent deceived Eve by his trickery, your minds will be led astray from sincere and pure devotion to Christ. <a href="/nasb/2_corinthians/11.htm">NASB 1995</a> But I am afraid that, as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, your minds will be led astray from the simplicity and purity of devotion to Christ. <a href="/nasb77/2_corinthians/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But I am afraid, lest as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, your minds should be led astray from the simplicity and purity of devotion to Christ. <a href="/lsb/2_corinthians/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But I fear that, as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, your minds will be corrupted from the simplicity and purity of devotion to Christ. <a href="/amp/2_corinthians/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But I am afraid that, even as the serpent beguiled Eve by his cunning, your minds may be corrupted and led away from the simplicity of [your sincere and] pure devotion to Christ. <a href="/csb/2_corinthians/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But I fear that, as the serpent deceived Eve by his cunning, your minds may be seduced from a sincere and pure devotion to Christ. <a href="/hcsb/2_corinthians/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But I fear that, as the serpent deceived Eve by his cunning, your minds may be seduced from a complete and pure devotion to Christ. <a href="/asv/2_corinthians/11.htm">American Standard Version</a> But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve in his craftiness, your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity and the purity that is toward Christ. <a href="/cev/2_corinthians/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> But now I fear that you will be tricked, just as Eve was tricked by that lying snake. I am afraid that you might stop thinking about Christ in an honest and sincere way. <a href="/erv/2_corinthians/11.htm">English Revised Version</a> But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve in his craftiness, your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity and the purity that is toward Christ. <a href="/gwt/2_corinthians/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> However, I'm afraid that as the snake deceived Eve by its tricks, so your minds may somehow be lured away from your sincere and pure devotion to Christ. <a href="/gnt/2_corinthians/11.htm">Good News Translation</a> I am afraid that your minds will be corrupted and that you will abandon your full and pure devotion to Christ--in the same way that Eve was deceived by the snake's clever lies. <a href="/isv/2_corinthians/11.htm">International Standard Version</a> However, I am afraid that just as the serpent deceived Eve by its tricks, so your minds may somehow be lured away from sincere and pure devotion to the Messiah. <a href="/net/2_corinthians/11.htm">NET Bible</a> But I am afraid that just as the serpent deceived Eve by his treachery, your minds may be led astray from a sincere and pure devotion to Christ. <a href="/nheb/2_corinthians/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But I am afraid that somehow, as the serpent deceived Eve in his craftiness, so your minds might be corrupted from a sincere and pure devotion to Christ. <a href="/wbt/2_corinthians/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ. <a href="/wey/2_corinthians/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But I am afraid that, as the serpent in his craftiness deceived Eve, so your minds may be led astray from their single-heartedness and their fidelity to Christ.<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/2_corinthians/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> I am afraid, however, that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent’s cunning, your minds may be led astray from the simplicity that is in Christ. <a href="/web/2_corinthians/11.htm">World English Bible</a> But I am afraid that somehow, as the serpent deceived Eve in his craftiness, so your minds might be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_corinthians/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and I fear, lest, as the serpent deceived Eve in his subtlety, so your minds may be corrupted from the simplicity that [is] in the Christ; <a href="/blb/2_corinthians/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But I am afraid, lest by any means, as the serpent in his craftiness deceived Eve, your minds might be corrupted from the simplicity and the purity in Christ. <a href="/ylt/2_corinthians/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and I fear, lest, as the serpent did beguile Eve in his subtilty, so your minds may be corrupted from the simplicity that is in the Christ; <a href="/slt/2_corinthians/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And I am afraid lest, as the serpent completely deceived Eve in his craft, so your thoughts be corrupted from the simplicity which in Christ.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_corinthians/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But I fear lest, as the serpent seduced Eve by his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted, and fall from the simplicity that is in Christ. <a href="/cpdv/2_corinthians/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But I am afraid lest, as the serpent led astray Eve by his cleverness, so your minds might be corrupted and might fall away from the simplicity which is in Christ. <a href="/nabre/2_corinthians/11.htm">New American Bible</a> But I am afraid that, as the serpent deceived Eve by his cunning, your thoughts may be corrupted from a sincere [and pure] commitment to Christ. <a href="/nrsvce/2_corinthians/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But I am afraid that as the serpent deceived Eve by its cunning, your thoughts will be led astray from a sincere and pure devotion to Christ.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_corinthians/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But I am afraid, that just as the serpent through his deceitfulness misled Eve, so your minds should be corrupted from the sincerity that is in Christ. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/2_corinthians/11.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But I fear lest, as The Serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, that your minds may also in this way be corrupted from the simplicity that is in The Messiah.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/2_corinthians/11.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But I fear lest, as the serpent deceived Eve by his cunning, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity which pertains to Christ. <a href="/godbey/2_corinthians/11.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> but I fear, lest, as the serpent beguiled Eve by his craftiness, your minds may be corrupted from the simplicity which is in Christ. <a href="/haweis/2_corinthians/11.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But I fear lest as the serpent beguiled Eve by his craftiness, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity which belongs to Christ. <a href="/mace/2_corinthians/11.htm">Mace New Testament</a> but I fear lest by some means or other, as Eve was beguiled by the subtilly of the serpent, your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is due to Christ. <a href="/wey/2_corinthians/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But I am afraid that, as the serpent in his craftiness deceived Eve, so your minds may be led astray from their single-heartedness and their fidelity to Christ. <a href="/worrell/2_corinthians/11.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> but I fear lest, by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve in his craftiness, your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity and purity which is toward Christ. <a href="/worsley/2_corinthians/11.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> But I fear least as the serpent seduced Eve by his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the purity that is in Christ. <a href="/parallel/2_corinthians/11-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ddheG4hMg28?start=1898" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_corinthians/11.htm">Paul and the False Apostles</a> …2I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy. For I promised you to one husband, to present you as a pure virgin to Christ. 3<a href="/greek/5399.htm" title="5399: Phoboumai (V-PIM/P-1S) -- From phobos; to frighten, i.e. to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. Revere.">I am afraid,</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether."></a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">however,</a> <a href="/greek/4459.htm" title="4459: pōs (Adv) -- Adverb from the base of pou; an interrogative particle of manner; in what way?; also as exclamation, how much!">that just</a> <a href="/greek/5613.htm" title="5613: hōs (Adv) -- Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.">as</a> <a href="/greek/2096.htm" title="2096: Heuan (N-AFS) -- Eve, the first woman; wife of first man Adam. Of Hebrew origin; Eua, the first woman.">Eve</a> <a href="/greek/1818.htm" title="1818: exēpatēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- To deceive thoroughly. From ek and apatao; to seduce wholly.">was deceived</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">by</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3789.htm" title="3789: ophis (N-NMS) -- Probably from optanomai; a snake, figuratively, an artful malicious person, especially Satan.">serpent’s</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3834.htm" title="3834: panourgia (N-DFS) -- Shrewdness, skill; hence: cunning, craftiness. From panougos; adroitness, i.e. trickery or sophistry.">cunning,</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymōn (PPro-G2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">your</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-NNP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3540.htm" title="3540: noēmata (N-NNP) -- From noieo; a perception, i.e. Purpose, or the intellect, disposition, itself.">minds</a> <a href="/greek/5351.htm" title="5351: phtharē (V-ASP-3S) -- To corrupt, spoil, destroy, ruin. Probably strengthened from phthio; properly, to shrivel or wither, i.e. To spoil or to ruin.">may be led astray</a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: apo (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">from</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">your</a> <a href="/greek/572.htm" title="572: haplotētos (N-GFS) -- Simplicity, sincerity, purity, graciousness. From haplous; singleness, i.e. sincerity, or generosity.">simple</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/54.htm" title="54: hagnotētos (N-GFS) -- Purity, chastity. From hagnos; cleanness, i.e. blamelessness.">pure devotion</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">to</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5547.htm" title="5547: Christon (N-AMS) -- Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.">Christ.</a> 4For if someone comes and proclaims a Jesus other than the One we proclaimed, or if you receive a different spirit than the One you received, or a different gospel than the one you accepted, you put up with it way too easily.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/genesis/3-1.htm">Genesis 3:1-6</a> Now the serpent was more crafty than any beast of the field that the LORD God had made. And he said to the woman, “Did God really say, ‘You must not eat from any tree in the garden?’” / The woman answered the serpent, “We may eat the fruit of the trees of the garden, / but about the fruit of the tree in the middle of the garden, God has said, ‘You must not eat of it or touch it, or you will die.’” ... <a href="/1_timothy/2-14.htm">1 Timothy 2:14</a> And it was not Adam who was deceived, but the woman who was deceived and fell into transgression. <a href="/revelation/12-9.htm">Revelation 12:9</a> And the great dragon was hurled down—that ancient serpent called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him. <a href="/john/8-44.htm">John 8:44</a> You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out his desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, refusing to uphold the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, because he is a liar and the father of lies. <a href="/1_john/3-8.htm">1 John 3:8</a> The one who practices sin is of the devil, because the devil has been sinning from the very start. This is why the Son of God was revealed, to destroy the works of the devil. <a href="/romans/5-12.htm">Romans 5:12</a> Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, so also death was passed on to all men, because all sinned. <a href="/ephesians/6-11.htm">Ephesians 6:11</a> Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes. <a href="/1_peter/5-8.htm">1 Peter 5:8</a> Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. <a href="/matthew/24-24.htm">Matthew 24:24</a> For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders to deceive even the elect, if that were possible. <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-9.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:9-10</a> The coming of the lawless one will be accompanied by the working of Satan, with every kind of power, sign, and false wonder, / and with every wicked deception directed against those who are perishing, because they refused the love of the truth that would have saved them. <a href="/colossians/2-4.htm">Colossians 2:4</a> I say this so that no one will deceive you by smooth rhetoric. <a href="/2_corinthians/2-11.htm">2 Corinthians 2:11</a> in order that Satan should not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his schemes. <a href="/2_corinthians/4-4.htm">2 Corinthians 4:4</a> The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. <a href="/2_corinthians/10-5.htm">2 Corinthians 10:5</a> We demolish arguments and every presumption set up against the knowledge of God; and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. <a href="/1_corinthians/15-33.htm">1 Corinthians 15:33</a> Do not be deceived: “Bad company corrupts good character.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtlety, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.I fear.<a href="/2_corinthians/11-29.htm">2 Corinthians 11:29</a> Who is weak, and I am not weak? who is offended, and I burn not?<a href="/2_corinthians/12-20.htm">2 Corinthians 12:20,21</a> For I fear, lest, when I come, I shall not find you such as I would, and that I shall be found unto you such as ye would not: lest there be debates, envyings, wraths, strifes, backbitings, whisperings, swellings, tumults: … <a href="/psalms/119-53.htm">Psalm 119:53</a> Horror hath taken hold upon me because of the wicked that forsake thy law.as.<a href="/genesis/3-4.htm">Genesis 3:4,13</a> And the serpent said unto the woman, Ye shall not surely die: … <a href="/john/8-44.htm">John 8:44</a> Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.<a href="/1_timothy/2-14.htm">1 Timothy 2:14</a> And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived was in the transgression.so.<a href="/2_corinthians/11-13.htm">2 Corinthians 11:13-15</a> For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ… <a href="/2_corinthians/2-17.htm">2 Corinthians 2:17</a> For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ.<a href="/2_corinthians/4-2.htm">2 Corinthians 4:2</a> But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.the simplicity.<a href="/2_corinthians/1-12.htm">2 Corinthians 1:12</a> For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.<a href="/romans/12-8.htm">Romans 12:8</a> Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.<a href="/romans/16-18.htm">Romans 16:18,19</a> For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_corinthians/16-10.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-8.htm">Astray</a> <a href="/romans/7-11.htm">Beguiled</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-2.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-2.htm">Corrupted</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/4-2.htm">Craftiness</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/4-2.htm">Cunning</a> <a href="/romans/12-9.htm">Deceit</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-33.htm">Deceived</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-35.htm">Devotion</a> <a href="/matthew/28-1.htm">Eve</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-9.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-13.htm">Fidelity</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-9.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-5.htm">Love</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-8.htm">Means</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-10.htm">Minds</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-2.htm">Pure</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-6.htm">Purity</a> <a href="/john/3-14.htm">Serpent</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-11.htm">Simple</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-12.htm">Simplicity</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-6.htm">Sincere</a> <a href="/acts/28-5.htm">Snake</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-2.htm">Somehow</a> <a href="/acts/13-10.htm">Subtilty</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/4-4.htm">Thoughts</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-33.htm">Tricked</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/3-16.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-14.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_corinthians/12-20.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-29.htm">Astray</a> <a href="/genesis/3-13.htm">Beguiled</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-10.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/2_timothy/3-8.htm">Corrupted</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-14.htm">Craftiness</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-14.htm">Cunning</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-13.htm">Deceit</a> <a href="/galatians/6-7.htm">Deceived</a> <a href="/galatians/1-14.htm">Devotion</a> <a href="/1_timothy/2-13.htm">Eve</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-6.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">Fidelity</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-12.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-11.htm">Love</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-16.htm">Means</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-17.htm">Minds</a> <a href="/philippians/1-10.htm">Pure</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-3.htm">Purity</a> <a href="/revelation/12-9.htm">Serpent</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-6.htm">Simple</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-5.htm">Simplicity</a> <a href="/philippians/1-10.htm">Sincere</a> <a href="/revelation/12-9.htm">Snake</a> <a href="/galatians/4-11.htm">Somehow</a> <a href="/genesis/27-35.htm">Subtilty</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-20.htm">Thoughts</a> <a href="/galatians/3-1.htm">Tricked</a> <a href="/galatians/1-6.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-5.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">2 Corinthians 11</div>1. <a href="/2_corinthians/11-1.htm">Out of his jealousy over the Corinthians, he enters into a forced commendation of himself,</a> 5. <a href="/2_corinthians/11-5.htm">of his equality with the chief apostles,</a> 7. <a href="/2_corinthians/11-7.htm">of his preaching the gospel to them freely, and without any charge to them;</a> 13. <a href="/2_corinthians/11-13.htm">showing that he was not inferior to those deceitful workers in any legal prerogative;</a> 23. <a href="/2_corinthians/11-23.htm">and in the service of Christ, and in all kinds of sufferings for his ministry, far superior.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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This fear is not rooted in a lack of faith but in a pastoral responsibility. Paul often uses emotional language to convey the seriousness of spiritual matters (<a href="/philippians/3-18.htm">Philippians 3:18</a>). His concern reflects the vigilance required of spiritual leaders to guard their flock against false teachings (<a href="/acts/20-28.htm">Acts 20:28-31</a>).that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent’s cunning, Paul references <a href="/genesis/3.htm">Genesis 3</a>, where Eve is deceived by the serpent in the Garden of Eden. This allusion serves as a warning about the subtlety and craftiness of false teachers. The serpent's deception involved twisting God's words, a tactic still used by false teachers (<a href="/genesis/3.htm">Genesis 3:1-5</a>). This comparison underscores the importance of discernment and adherence to God's truth (<a href="/2_timothy/2-15.htm">2 Timothy 2:15</a>).your minds may be led astray The mind is a battleground for spiritual warfare (<a href="/romans/12-2.htm">Romans 12:2</a>). Paul warns that the Corinthians' thoughts could be corrupted, leading them away from the truth. This reflects the broader biblical theme of the heart and mind as central to one's relationship with God (<a href="/proverbs/4-23.htm">Proverbs 4:23</a>). The danger of being led astray is a recurring theme in Paul's letters, emphasizing the need for vigilance (<a href="/colossians/2-8.htm">Colossians 2:8</a>).from your simple and pure devotion to Christ. Paul emphasizes the importance of maintaining a sincere and undivided commitment to Christ. The simplicity and purity of devotion highlight the essence of the Gospel, which is faith in Christ alone (<a href="/2_corinthians/1-12.htm">2 Corinthians 1:12</a>). This phrase contrasts with the complexity and impurity introduced by false teachings. The call to simplicity and purity is a call to return to the foundational truths of the Christian faith (<a href="/galatians/1-6.htm">Galatians 1:6-9</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The apostle who authored 2 Corinthians, expressing concern for the Corinthian church's spiritual well-being. 2. <a href="/topical/c/corinthian_church.htm">Corinthian Church</a> The recipients of Paul's letter, a Christian community in Corinth facing challenges from false teachings. 3. <a href="/topical/s/serpent.htm">Serpent</a> Refers to Satan, who deceived Eve in the Garden of Eden, symbolizing cunning and deceit. 4. <a href="/topical/e/eve.htm">Eve</a> The first woman, who was deceived by the serpent, leading to the fall of humanity. 5. <a href="/topical/c/christ.htm">Christ</a> The central figure of Christianity, whose simple and pure devotion Paul urges the Corinthians to maintain.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/guard_against_deception.htm">Guard Against Deception</a> Just as Eve was deceived, Christians must be vigilant against false teachings that can lead them away from Christ. <a href="/topical/v/value_simplicity_and_purity.htm">Value Simplicity and Purity</a> The simplicity and purity of devotion to Christ should be cherished and protected from the complexities and corruptions of false doctrines. <a href="/topical/r/recognize_the_enemy's_tactics.htm">Recognize the Enemy's Tactics</a> Understanding that Satan uses cunning and deceit can help believers remain steadfast in their faith. <a href="/topical/s/stay_rooted_in_scripture.htm">Stay Rooted in Scripture</a> Regular engagement with the Bible helps believers discern truth from falsehood and maintain their devotion to Christ. <a href="/topical/c/community_accountability.htm">Community Accountability</a> Being part of a faith community provides support and accountability, helping individuals stay true to their devotion to Christ.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_corinthians_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Corinthians 11</a> <a href="/q/did_satan_tempt_eve_in_eden.htm">Did Satan tempt Eve in the Garden of Eden?</a> <a href="/q/can_snakes_talk_in_reality.htm">Is a talking snake possible in reality?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_satan's_identity.htm">What is Satan's identity?</a> <a href="/q/who_is_the_wicked_one_in_the_story.htm">Who is The Wicked One in the story?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_corinthians/11.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(3) But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent . . .--An allusive reference to the history of Genesis 3, which meets us again in <a href="/context/1_timothy/3-13.htm" title="For they that have used the office of a deacon well purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.">1Timothy 3:13-15</a>. St. Paul either takes for granted that the disciples at Corinth will recognise the "serpent" as the symbol of the great Tempter, as in <a href="/revelation/12-9.htm" title="And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceives the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.">Revelation 12:9</a>; or, without laying stress on that identification, simply compares the work of the rival teachers to that of the serpent. The word for "subtilty" is not that used in the LXX. of <a href="/genesis/3-1.htm" title="Now the serpent was more subtle than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said to the woman, Yes, has God said, You shall not eat of every tree of the garden?">Genesis 3:1</a>. Literally, it expresses the mischievous activity of a man who is capable de tout--ready, as we say, for anything.Corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.--The Greek for "corrupt" has the same special sense as in <a href="/2_corinthians/7-2.htm" title="Receive us; we have wronged no man, we have corrupted no man, we have defrauded no man.">2Corinthians 7:2</a>, as implying something which is incompatible with the idea of purity. The Apostle seeks, as it were, for a chastity of mind as well as of body. Many of the better MSS. give, from the simplicity (i.e., singleness of affection) and chastity; and some, chastity and simplicity.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_corinthians/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 3. - I fear. Even now he would only contemplate their defection as a future dread, not as a present catastrophe. Lest by any means; lest haply (<a href="/2_corinthians/2-7.htm">2 Corinthians 2:7</a>; <a href="/2_corinthians/9-4.htm">2 Corinthians 9:4</a>). As the serpent beguiled Eve. St. Paul merely touches on the central moral fact of the temptation and the Fall (<a href="/genesis/3-1.htm">Genesis 3:1-6</a>). He enters into no speculation about the symbols, though, doubtless, like St. John (<a href="/revelation/12-9.htm">Revelation 12:9</a>; <a href="/revelation/20-2.htm">Revelation 20:2</a>), he would have identified the serpent with Satan (comp. <a href="/2_corinthians/2-11.htm">2 Corinthians 2:11</a> and Wisd. 2:23). Through his subtlety. The word means "crafty wickedness." It is used in <a href="/2_corinthians/12-16.htm">2 Corinthians 12:16</a>, and is found in <a href="/2_corinthians/4-2.htm">2 Corinthians 4:2</a>; <a href="/luke/20-23.htm">Luke 20:23</a>. Your minds; literally, your thoughts (<a href="/2_corinthians/2-11.htm">2 Corinthians 2:11</a>). Should be corrupted (comp. <a href="/colossians/2-4.htm">Colossians 2:4-8</a>; <a href="/1_timothy/4-1.htm">1 Timothy 4:1</a>). The simplicity. The apostles always insisted on this virtue, but especially St. Paul, in whose Epistles the word (ἁπλότης occurs seven times. That is in Christ; rather, that is towards (literally, into) Christ; as Cranmer rendered it, "The perfect fidelity Which looks to him above." <a href="/commentaries/2_corinthians/11-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>I am afraid, Φοβοῦμαι (Phoboumai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5399.htm">Strong's 5399: </a> From phobos; to frighten, i.e. to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. Revere. however, δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. that just πως (pōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_4459.htm">Strong's 4459: </a> Adverb from the base of pou; an interrogative particle of manner; in what way?; also as exclamation, how much! as ὡς (hōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5613.htm">Strong's 5613: </a> Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. Eve Εὕαν (Heuan) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2096.htm">Strong's 2096: </a> Eve, the first woman; wife of first man Adam. Of Hebrew origin; Eua, the first woman. was deceived ἐξηπάτησεν (exēpatēsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1818.htm">Strong's 1818: </a> To deceive thoroughly. From ek and apatao; to seduce wholly. by ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. serpent’s ὄφις (ophis) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3789.htm">Strong's 3789: </a> Probably from optanomai; a snake, figuratively, an artful malicious person, especially Satan. cunning, πανουργίᾳ (panourgia) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3834.htm">Strong's 3834: </a> Shrewdness, skill; hence: cunning, craftiness. From panougos; adroitness, i.e. trickery or sophistry. your ὑμῶν (hymōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. minds νοήματα (noēmata) Noun - Nominative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3540.htm">Strong's 3540: </a> From noieo; a perception, i.e. Purpose, or the intellect, disposition, itself. may be led astray φθαρῇ (phtharē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5351.htm">Strong's 5351: </a> To corrupt, spoil, destroy, ruin. Probably strengthened from phthio; properly, to shrivel or wither, i.e. To spoil or to ruin. from ἀπὸ (apo) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_575.htm">Strong's 575: </a> From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. [your] τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. simple ἁπλότητος (haplotētos) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_572.htm">Strong's 572: </a> Simplicity, sincerity, purity, graciousness. From haplous; singleness, i.e. sincerity, or generosity. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. pure [devotion] ἁγνότητος (hagnotētos) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_54.htm">Strong's 54: </a> Purity, chastity. From hagnos; cleanness, i.e. blamelessness. to εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. Christ. Χριστόν (Christon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5547.htm">Strong's 5547: </a> Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_corinthians/11-3.htm">2 Corinthians 11:3 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_corinthians/11-3.htm">2 Corinthians 11:3 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_corinthians/11-3.htm">2 Corinthians 11:3 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_corinthians/11-3.htm">2 Corinthians 11:3 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_corinthians/11-3.htm">2 Corinthians 11:3 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_corinthians/11-3.htm">2 Corinthians 11:3 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_corinthians/11-3.htm">2 Corinthians 11:3 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_corinthians/11-3.htm">2 Corinthians 11:3 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_corinthians/11-3.htm">2 Corinthians 11:3 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_corinthians/11-3.htm">2 Corinthians 11:3 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-3.htm">NT Letters: 2 Corinthians 11:3 But I am afraid that somehow as (2 Cor. 2C iiC 2Cor ii cor iicor) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_corinthians/11-2.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Corinthians 11:2"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Corinthians 11:2" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_corinthians/11-4.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Corinthians 11:4"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Corinthians 11:4" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>