2 Corinthians 2:11

so as to prevent Satan from taking advantage of us; for we are not ignorant of his devices.

Twentieth Century New Testament

In The King James Version

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

In Context

10When you forgive a man anything, I forgive him, too. Indeed, for my part, whatever I have forgiven (if I have had to forgive anything), I have forgiven for your sakes, in the presence of Christ,

12When I went to the district round Troas to tell the Good News of the Christ, even though there was an opening for serving the Master,

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Cross References

Luke 22:31Simon! Simon! listen. Satan demanded leave to sift you all like wheat,

Acts 1:25To take the place in this apostolic work, which Judas has abandoned, to go to his proper place.”

2 Corinthians 4:4Men whose minds have been blinded by the God of this Age, unbelievers as they are, so that the light from the Good News of the glory of the Christ, who is the very incarnation of God, should not shine for them.

Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 2:6-12

Case of the Incestuous Person. ( a. d. 57.) 5 But if any have caused grief, he hath not grieved me, but in part: that I may not overcharge you all. 6 Sufficient to such a man is this punishment, which was inflicted of many. 7 So that contrariwise ye ought rather to forgive him, and comfort him, lest perhaps such a one should be swallowed up with overmuch sorrow. 8 Wherefore I beseech you that ye would confirm your love toward him. 9 For to this end also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether ye… Read the whole commentary →

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