Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Corinthians 11:3
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3. I fear — ( :- ); not inconsistent with love. His source of fear was their yielding character. subtilty —the utter foe of the "simplicity" which is intent on ONE object, Jesus, and seeks none "other," and no "other" and different Spirit ( 2 Corinthians 11:4 ); but loves him with tender SINGLENESS OF AFFECTION. Where Eve first gave way, was in mentally harboring for a moment the possibility insinuated by the serpent, of GOD not having her truest interests at heart, and of this "other" professing friend being more concerned for her than God. corrupted —so as to lose their virgin purity through seducers ( 2 Corinthians 11:4- : ). The same Greek stands for "minds" as for "thoughts" ( 2 Corinthians 10:5 , also see on 2 Corinthians 11:2 ); intents of the will, or mind. The oldest manuscripts after "simplicity," add, "and the purity" or "chastity." in Christ —rather, "that is towards Christ." return to ' Top of Page ' <a name="verse-4" class="com-number"
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