2 Corinthians 2:11 “in order that Satan should not outwit us. For we are not unaware of hi…”

2 Corinthians 2:11

in order that Satan should not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his schemes.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

that no advantage may be gained over us by Satan, for we are not ignorant of his schemes.

American Standard Version

that no advantage may be gained over us by Satan: for we are not ignorant of his devices.

Geneva Bible 1599

Lest Satan should circumuent vs: for we are not ignorant of his enterprises.

Darby Translation

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

Young's Literal Translation

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

Bible in Basic English

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

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Cross references

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

1 Peter 5:8 2 Corinthians 11:3 Luke 22:31 Revelation 12:9–11 2 Corinthians 11:14 1 Corinthians 7:5

1 Peter 5:8 · BSB

Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.

2 Corinthians 11:3 · BSB

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.

Luke 22:31 · BSB

Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift all of you like wheat.

Revelation 12:9–11 · BSB

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.

2 Corinthians 11:14 · BSB

And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light.

1 Corinthians 7:5 · BSB

Do not deprive each other, except by mutual consent and for a time, so you may devote yourselves to prayer. Then come together again, so that Satan will not tempt you through your lack of self-control.

Also

2 Corinthians 4:4 Matthew 4:10

2 Corinthians 4:4 · BSB

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.

Matthew 4:10 · BSB

“Away from Me, Satan!” Jesus told him. “For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God and serve Him only.’ ”

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

10If you forgive anyone, I also forgive him. And if I have forgiven anything, I have forgiven it in the presence of Christ for your sake,

12Now when I went to Troas to preach the gospel of Christ and a door stood open for me in the Lord,

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