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Even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_corinthians/11.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_corinthians/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/2_corinthians/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_corinthians/11.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_corinthians/11.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And no wonder! For Satan himself transforms himself into an angel of light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_corinthians/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />No wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_corinthians/11.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />No wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_corinthians/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_corinthians/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_corinthians/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And no wonder, since Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_corinthians/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />And no wonder! For Satan disguises himself as an angel of light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_corinthians/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />And no wonder! For Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_corinthians/11.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And no marvel; for even Satan fashioneth himself into an angel of light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_corinthians/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />And it is no wonder. Even Satan tries to make himself look like an angel of light. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_corinthians/11.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And no marvel; for even Satan fashioneth himself into an angel of light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_corinthians/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />And no wonder, even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_corinthians/11.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Well, no wonder! Even Satan can disguise himself to look like an angel of light! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_corinthians/11.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />And no wonder, since Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_corinthians/11.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_corinthians/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />And no wonder, for even Satan masquerades as an angel of light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_corinthians/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And no wonder; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/2_corinthians/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />And no wonder. Satan, their master, can disguise himself as an angel of light.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_corinthians/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_corinthians/11.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />And no wonder, for even Satan masquerades as an angel of light. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_corinthians/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and no wonder—for even Satan transforms himself into a messenger of light;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/2_corinthians/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_corinthians/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and no wonder -- for even the Adversary doth transform himself into a messenger of light;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_corinthians/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And not wonderful; for Satan himself is transformed into a messenger of light.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_corinthians/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And no wonder: for Satan himself transformeth himself into an angel of light. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_corinthians/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And no wonder, for even Satan presents himself as if he were an Angel of light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_corinthians/11.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />And no wonder, for even Satan masquerades as an angel of light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_corinthians/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />And no wonder! Even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_corinthians/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />There is no marvel in this; for if Satan disguises himself as the angel of light,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/2_corinthians/11.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And not to wonder at this, for if he who is Satan resembles an Angel of light,<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/2_corinthians/11.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />and no wonder, for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/2_corinthians/11.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And no wonder; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/2_corinthians/11.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And no marvel! For Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/2_corinthians/11.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />and no wonder; for satan himself may put on the appearance of an angel of light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/2_corinthians/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />And no wonder. Satan, their master, can disguise himself as an angel of light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/2_corinthians/11.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />and no wonder, for even Satan transforms himself into an angel of light!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/2_corinthians/11.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And no wonder: for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_corinthians/11-14.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ddheG4hMg28?start=2008" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_corinthians/11.htm">Paul and the False Apostles</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">13</span>For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as apostles of Christ. <span class="reftext">14</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ou (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.">no</a> <a href="/greek/2295.htm" title="2295: thauma (N-NNS) -- (a) concr: a marvel, wonder, (b) abstr: wonder, amazement. Apparently from a form of theaomai; wonder.">wonder,</a> <a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">for</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."></a> <a href="/greek/4567.htm" title="4567: Satanas (N-NMS) -- An adversary, Satan. Of Chaldee origin corresponding to ma'bad; the accuser, i.e. The devil.">Satan</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autos (PPro-NM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">himself</a> <a href="/greek/3345.htm" title="3345: metaschēmatizetai (V-PIM-3S) -- From meta and a derivative of schema; to transfigure or disguise; figuratively, to apply.">masquerades</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.">as</a> <a href="/greek/32.htm" title="32: angelon (N-AMS) -- From aggello; a messenger; especially an angel; by implication, a pastor.">an angel</a> <a href="/greek/5457.htm" title="5457: phōtos (N-GNS) -- Light, a source of light, radiance. From an obsolete phao; luminousness.">of light.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">15</span>It is not surprising, then, if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will correspond to their actions.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/8-44.htm">John 8:44</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/3-1.htm">Genesis 3:1-5</a></span><br />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.’” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/12-9.htm">Revelation 12:9</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/24-24.htm">Matthew 24:24</a></span><br />For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders to deceive even the elect, if that were possible.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-8.htm">1 Peter 5:8</a></span><br />Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/6-11.htm">Ephesians 6:11-12</a></span><br />Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes. / 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/4-1.htm">1 John 4:1</a></span><br />Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. For many false prophets have gone out into the world.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_thessalonians/2-9.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:9-10</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/13-11.htm">Revelation 13:11-14</a></span><br />Then I saw another beast rising out of the earth. This beast had two horns like a lamb, but spoke like a dragon. / And this beast exercised all the authority of the first beast and caused the earth and those who dwell in it to worship the first beast, whose mortal wound had been healed. / And the second beast performed great signs, even causing fire from heaven to come down to earth in the presence of the people. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-15.htm">Matthew 7:15</a></span><br />Beware of false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/4-1.htm">1 Timothy 4:1</a></span><br />Now the Spirit expressly states that in later times some will abandon the faith to follow deceitful spirits and the teachings of demons,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/20-29.htm">Acts 20:29-30</a></span><br />I know that after my departure, savage wolves will come in among you and will not spare the flock. / Even from your own number, men will rise up and distort the truth to draw away disciples after them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_peter/2-1.htm">2 Peter 2:1</a></span><br />Now there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/14-12.htm">Isaiah 14:12-15</a></span><br />How you have fallen from heaven, O day star, son of the dawn! You have been cut down to the ground, O destroyer of nations. / You said in your heart: “I will ascend to the heavens; I will raise my throne above the stars of God. I will sit on the mount of assembly, in the far reaches of the north. / I will ascend above the tops of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/28-12.htm">Ezekiel 28:12-17</a></span><br />“Son of man, take up a lament for the king of Tyre and tell him that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘You were the seal of perfection, full of wisdom and perfect in beauty. / You were in Eden, the garden of God. Every kind of precious stone adorned you: ruby, topaz, and diamond, beryl, onyx, and jasper, sapphire, turquoise, and emerald. Your mountings and settings were crafted in gold, prepared on the day of your creation. / You were anointed as a guardian cherub, for I had ordained you. You were on the holy mountain of God; you walked among the fiery stones. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.</p><p class="hdg">for.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_corinthians/11-3.htm">2 Corinthians 11:3</a></b></br> 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.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_corinthians/2-11.htm">2 Corinthians 2:11</a></b></br> Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/3-1.htm">Genesis 3:1-5</a></b></br> Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden? … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_corinthians/10-16.htm">Able</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/2-11.htm">Adversary</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-10.htm">Angel</a> <a href="/matthew/7-15.htm">Disguise</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-24.htm">Disguises</a> <a href="/habakkuk/2-18.htm">Fashioneth</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-17.htm">Form</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-14.htm">Light</a> <a href="/acts/13-41.htm">Marvel</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-4.htm">Master</a> <a href="/acts/27-23.htm">Messenger</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/2-11.htm">Satan</a> <a href="/philippians/3-21.htm">Transform</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/3-18.htm">Transformed</a> <a href="/acts/13-41.htm">Wonder</a> <a href="/acts/2-11.htm">Wonderful</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_corinthians/12-2.htm">Able</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-18.htm">Adversary</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-7.htm">Angel</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-15.htm">Disguise</a> <a href="/job/24-15.htm">Disguises</a> <a href="/psalms/33-15.htm">Fashioneth</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-15.htm">Form</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-18.htm">Light</a> <a href="/galatians/1-6.htm">Marvel</a> <a href="/galatians/6-17.htm">Master</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-7.htm">Messenger</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-7.htm">Satan</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-15.htm">Transform</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-15.htm">Transformed</a> <a href="/galatians/1-6.htm">Wonder</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-12.htm">Wonderful</a><div class="vheading2">2 Corinthians 11</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_corinthians/11-1.htm">Out of his jealousy over the Corinthians, he enters into a forced commendation of himself,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_corinthians/11-5.htm">of his equality with the chief apostles,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_corinthians/11-7.htm">of his preaching the gospel to them freely, and without any charge to them;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_corinthians/11-13.htm">showing that he was not inferior to those deceitful workers in any legal prerogative;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><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></span><br></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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_corinthians/11.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_corinthians/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_corinthians/11.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>And no wonder</b><br>This phrase indicates that the following statement should not be surprising to the reader. Paul is addressing the Corinthian church, warning them about false apostles and deceitful workers. The context of this letter is Paul's defense of his apostolic authority and the truth of the Gospel against those who were leading the Corinthians astray. The phrase suggests that deception is to be expected in spiritual matters, as it has been a recurring theme throughout biblical history, starting from the deception of Eve in <a href="/genesis/3.htm">Genesis 3</a>.<p><b>for Satan himself</b><br>Satan, also known as the adversary, is a central figure in Christian theology representing evil and opposition to God. His role as a deceiver is well-documented in Scripture, beginning with his rebellion against God and his subsequent fall from grace. In <a href="/job/1-6.htm">Job 1:6-12</a>, Satan appears before God to challenge the righteousness of Job, illustrating his role as an accuser. In the New Testament, Jesus refers to Satan as the "father of lies" (<a href="/john/8-44.htm">John 8:44</a>), emphasizing his nature as a deceiver.<p><b>masquerades</b><br>The term "masquerades" implies a deliberate act of deception, where one presents themselves as something they are not. This aligns with Satan's character as a deceiver, as seen in his temptation of Jesus in the wilderness (<a href="/matthew/4.htm">Matthew 4:1-11</a>), where he uses Scripture out of context to tempt Christ. The act of masquerading is a tactic used to mislead and confuse believers, making it crucial for Christians to discern truth from falsehood.<p><b>as an angel of light</b><br>The imagery of an "angel of light" is significant because angels are often associated with God's messengers and are typically seen as beings of purity and truth. By masquerading as an angel of light, Satan seeks to imitate the appearance of goodness and divine truth, making his deceptions more convincing. This concept is echoed in <a href="/galatians/1-8.htm">Galatians 1:8</a>, where Paul warns against accepting any gospel contrary to the one they received, even if it comes from an angel. The idea of light is also associated with Jesus, who is described as the "light of the world" (<a href="/john/8-12.htm">John 8:12</a>), highlighting the stark contrast between Christ's true light and Satan's false light.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a></b><br>The author of 2 Corinthians, addressing the church in Corinth. He is warning them about false apostles and deceitful workers.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/satan.htm">Satan</a></b><br>The adversary of God and humanity, known for his deceptive nature. In this verse, he is described as masquerading as an angel of light.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/c/corinth.htm">Corinth</a></b><br>A major city in ancient Greece where the church Paul is addressing is located. Known for its diverse culture and moral challenges.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/f/false_apostles.htm">False Apostles</a></b><br>Individuals who claim to be apostles but are deceitful, leading believers away from the truth.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/a/angel_of_light.htm">Angel of Light</a></b><br>A metaphor used to describe how Satan disguises his true nature to deceive people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/discernment_is_essential.htm">Discernment is Essential</a></b><br>Believers must cultivate spiritual discernment to recognize and resist deception. This involves knowing Scripture well and being sensitive to the Holy Spirit's guidance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_nature_of_deception.htm">The Nature of Deception</a></b><br>Satan's ability to masquerade as an angel of light means that deception often appears attractive and convincing. Christians must be vigilant and not rely solely on appearances.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/guarding_against_false_teachings.htm">Guarding Against False Teachings</a></b><br>The church must be on guard against false teachings and those who distort the gospel. This requires a commitment to sound doctrine and accountability within the Christian community.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare_awareness.htm">Spiritual Warfare Awareness</a></b><br>Understanding that we are in a spiritual battle helps believers to be proactive in prayer and in putting on the full armor of God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_community.htm">The Importance of Community</a></b><br>Engaging in a community of believers provides support and accountability, helping individuals to stay grounded in truth and resist deception.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_corinthians_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Corinthians 11</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_satan_appear_as_an_angel_of_light.htm">2 Corinthians 11:14 – How can Satan realistically “masquerade as an angel of light” without contradicting other biblical descriptions of evil? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/meaning_of_'angel_of_light'.htm">What is the meaning of "Angel of Light"?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_causes_demonic_activity_to_occur.htm">What causes demonic activity to occur?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_the_illuminati_theory.htm">What is the Illuminati conspiracy theory?</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>(14) <span class= "bld">For Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.</span>--The present tense of the original excludes the thought that reference is made to any special incident (such as the appearance of Satan among "the sons of God," of <a href="/job/1-6.htm" title="Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan came also among them.">Job 1:6</a>) recorded in the Old Testament, or in tradition. The thought is rather that Satan is ever so transforming himself. If we are to look for any special allusion, we may find a possible explanation in the words "though we, or an angel from heaven," in <a href="/galatians/1-8.htm" title="But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel to you than that which we have preached to you, let him be accursed.">Galatians 1:8</a>. They suggest the thought, as at least a probable inference, that the Judaising teachers had claimed the authority of an angelic message for the gospel which they preached, and set this against the authority of the angelic visions which St. Luke had recorded in the case of Cornelius (<a href="/acts/10-2.htm" title="A devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God always.">Acts 10:2</a>). It is probable, we may add, that the Christ-party at Corinth, as distinct from that of Cephas, had affinities with the Jewish sect of the Essenes, and they, we know, were addicted to the worship of angels (Jos. <span class= "ital">Wars, ii.</span> 8, ? 6), and made much of revelations conveyed through their ministry. On this supposition St. Paul may, in his allusive way, mean to imply that they were mistaking a satanic for an angelic apparition. Something of the kind is obviously implied in the stress which St. Paul lays on his own visions and revelations in <a href="/2_corinthians/12-1.htm" title="It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.">2Corinthians 12:1</a>.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_corinthians/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 14.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Even Satan ... angel of light.</span> This is one of Satan's devices (<a href="/2_corinthians/2-11.htm">2 Corinthians 2:11</a>). The allusion may be to the temptation (<a href="/matthew/4-8.htm">Matthew 4:8, 9</a>); or to the appearances of Satan with the angels before God in the Book of Job (<a href="/job/2-1.htm">Job 2:1</a>); or perhaps to the Jewish <span class="accented">hagadah</span>, that the "angel" who wrestled with Jacob was in reality Satan. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_corinthians/11-14.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">And</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">no</span><br /><span class="grk">οὐ</span> <span class="translit">(ou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> </span><span class="str2">No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">wonder,</span><br /><span class="grk">θαῦμα</span> <span class="translit">(thauma)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2295.htm">Strong's 2295: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) concr: a marvel, wonder, (b) abstr: wonder, amazement. Apparently from a form of theaomai; wonder.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for</span><br /><span class="grk">γὰρ</span> <span class="translit">(gar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> </span><span class="str2">For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Satan</span><br /><span class="grk">Σατανᾶς</span> <span class="translit">(Satanas)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4567.htm">Strong's 4567: </a> </span><span class="str2">An adversary, Satan. Of Chaldee origin corresponding to ma'bad; the accuser, i.e. The devil.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">himself</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτὸς</span> <span class="translit">(autos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Masculine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">masquerades</span><br /><span class="grk">μετασχηματίζεται</span> <span class="translit">(metaschēmatizetai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3345.htm">Strong's 3345: </a> </span><span class="str2">From meta and a derivative of schema; to transfigure or disguise; figuratively, to apply.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">as</span><br /><span class="grk">εἰς</span> <span class="translit">(eis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">an angel</span><br /><span class="grk">ἄγγελον</span> <span class="translit">(angelon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_32.htm">Strong's 32: </a> </span><span class="str2">From aggello; a messenger; especially an 'angel'; by implication, a pastor.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of light.</span><br /><span class="grk">φωτός</span> <span class="translit">(phōtos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5457.htm">Strong's 5457: </a> </span><span class="str2">Light, a source of light, radiance. 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