2 Corinthians 11:3
2 Corinthians 11:3 (KJV)
3 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.
2 Corinthians 11:3 (Literal)
3 But I am concerned that even as the serpent seduced Eve by his craftiness, so your minds may be corrupted and turned away from the straightforward simplicity of teaching about Christ.
CONTEXT- Satan's messengers
2 Corinthians 11:1-12:13
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The Structure of 2 Corinthians
A. 1:1-2 salutation
B. 1:3-14 deliverance in time of trouble
C. 1:15-2:2 second intended visit
D. 2:3-11 satan's devices
E. 2:12-4:18 Titus did not come but we are able ministers
F. 5:1-11 the tabernacle
G. 5:12-21 the ministry of reconciliation
G. 6:1-10 workers together
F. 6:11-18 the temple
E. 7:1-10:18 Titus came and we are able ministers
D. 11:1-12:13 satan's messengers
C. 12:14-13:4 third intended visit
B. 13:5-11 prove yourself in time of trouble
A. 13:12-14 salutation
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