2 Corinthians 11:3
2 Corinthians · New Testament · Chapter 11
“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
What Does 2 Corinthians 11:3 Mean?
2 Corinthians 11:3 is found in the book of 2 Corinthians, chapter 11, verse 3 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Temptation.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 2 Corinthians 11:3 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Genesis 3:1“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?”Colossians 2:8“Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.”John 8:44“Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.”Matthew 6:22“The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light.”Ephesians 6:11“Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.”Galatians 1:6“I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel:”2 Corinthians 2:11“Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices.”Ephesians 4:14“That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;”1 John 4:1“Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.”Colossians 2:4“And this I say, lest any man should beguile you with enticing words.”Hebrews 13:9“Be not carried about with divers and strange doctrines. For it is a good thing that the heart be established with grace; not with meats, which have not profited them that have been occupied therein.”1 Timothy 2:14“And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived was in the transgression.”1 Timothy 4:1“Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;”Revelation 12:9“And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.”Genesis 3:13“And the LORD God said unto the woman, What is this that thou hast done? And the woman said, The serpent beguiled me, and I did eat.”Matthew 10:16“Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.”2 Corinthians 11:14“And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.”2 Corinthians 11:13“For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ.”Genesis 3:4“And the serpent said unto the woman, Ye shall not surely die:”2 Thessalonians 2:9“Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders,”
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