2 Corinthians 11:13

for those such [are] false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into apostles of Christ,

Literal Standard Version

In The King James Version

For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ.

In Context

12And what I do, I also will do, that I may cut off the occasion of those wishing an occasion, that in that which they boast they may be found according as we also;

14and no wonder—for even Satan transforms himself into a messenger of light;

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Cross References

Acts 15:1And certain having come down from Judea, were teaching the brothers, “If you are not circumcised after the custom of Moses, you are not able to be saved”;

Acts 20:30and there will arise men of your own selves, speaking perverse things, to draw away the disciples after them.

2 Corinthians 2:17For we are not as the many, adulterating the word of God, but as of sincerity—but as of God; in the presence of God, in Christ we speak.

2 Corinthians 11:15[it is] no great thing, then, if his servants also transform themselves as servants of righteousness—whose end will be according to their works.

Galatians 2:4and [that] because of the false brothers brought in unaware, who came in secretly to spy out our liberty that we have in Christ Jesus, that they might bring us under bondage,

Galatians 6:12as many as are willing to make a good appearance in the flesh, these constrain you to be circumcised—only that they may not be persecuted for the Cross of the Christ,

Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 11:6-16

The Apostle Asserts His Claims. ( a. d. 57.) 5 For I suppose I was not a whit behind the very chiefest apostles. 6 But though I be rude in speech, yet not in knowledge; but we have been thoroughly made manifest among you in all things. 7 Have I committed an offence in abasing myself that ye might be exalted, because I have preached to you the gospel of God freely? 8 I robbed other churches, taking wages of them, to do you service. 9 And when I was present with you, and wanted, I was chargeable to no man: for that… Read the whole commentary →

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