2 Corinthians 11:3 cpdv — But I am afraid lest, as the serpent led astray Eve by his cleverness, so your minds might be corrupted and might fall…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"But I am afraid lest, as the serpent led astray Eve by his cleverness, so your minds might be corrupted and might fall away from the simplicity which is in Christ. "

— 2 Corinthians 11:3, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Corinthians 11 — Context

1

I wish that you would endure a small amount of my foolishness, so as to bear with me.

2

For I am jealous toward you, with the jealousy of God. And I have espoused you to one husband, offering you as a chaste virgin to Christ.

3

But I am afraid lest, as the serpent led astray Eve by his cleverness, so your minds might be corrupted and might fall away from the simplicity which is in Christ.

4

For if anyone arrives preaching another Christ, one whom we have not preached; or if you receive another Spirit, one whom you have not received; or another Gospel, one which you have not been given: you might permit him to guide you.

5

For I consider that I have done nothing less than the great Apostles.

6

For although I may be unskilled in speech, yet I am not so in knowledge. But, in all things, we have been made manifest to you.

2 Corinthians 11:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Corinthians 11:3 say?
2 Corinthians 11:3 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “But I am afraid lest, as the serpent led astray Eve by his cleverness, so your minds might be corrupted and might fall away from the simplicity which is in Christ. ”
Where is 2 Corinthians 11:3 in the Bible?
2 Corinthians 11:3 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Corinthians, chapter 11, verse 3.
Who wrote 2 Corinthians?
2 Corinthians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 55–56.
What is the book of 2 Corinthians about?
Paul's most personal letter — a defense of his ministry against "false apostles" and a window into the suffering, comfort, weakness, and strength of a true servant of Christ. It contains some of the New Testament's most striking words on generosity, reconciliation, and the new creation.
What are the major themes of 2 Corinthians?
2 Corinthians explores themes including Ministry, Suffering, Comfort, Reconciliation, Generosity, New Creation. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Corinthians 11:3.
What translation should I read 2 Corinthians 11:3 in?
2 Corinthians 11:3 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Corinthians 11:3?
2 Corinthians 11:3 reads (CPDV): “But I am afraid lest, as the serpent led astray Eve by his cleverness, so your minds might be corrupted and might fall away from the simplicity which is in Christ. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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