Treasury of Scripture Knowledge But I fear lest, as the serpent seduced Eve by his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted and fall from the simplicity that is in Christ. I fear. 2 Corinthians 11:29 Who is weak, and I am not weak? Who is scandalized, and I am not on fire? 2 Corinthians 12:20,21 For I fear lest perhaps, when I come, I shall not find you such as I would, and that I shall be found by you such as you would not. Lest perhaps contentions, envyings, animosities, dissensions, detractions, whisperings, swellings, seditions, be among you. . . . Psalm 119:53 A fainting hath taken hold of me, because of the wicked that forsake thy law. Galatians 1:6 I wonder that you are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ, unto another gospel. Galatians 3:1 O senseless Galatians, who hath bewitched you that you should not obey the truth: before whose eyes Jesus Christ hath been set forth, crucified among you? Galatians 4:11 I am afraid of you, lest perhaps I have laboured in vain among you. Philippians 3:18,19 For many walk, of whom I have told you often (and now tell you weeping) that they are enemies of the cross of Christ: . . . as. Genesis 3:4,13 And the serpent said to the woman: No, you shall not die the death. . . . John 8:44 You are of your father the devil: and the desires of your father you will do. He was a murderer from the beginning: and he stood not in the truth, because truth is not in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father thereof. 1 Timothy 2:14 And Adam was not seduced; but the woman, being seduced, was in the transgression. Revelation 12:9 And that great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, who is called the devil and Satan, who seduceth the whole world. And he was cast unto the earth: and his angels were thrown down with him. Revelation 20:2 And he laid hold on the dragon, the old serpent, which is the devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years. so. 2 Corinthians 11:13-15 For such false apostles are deceitful workmen, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. . . . 2 Corinthians 2:17 For we are not as many, adulterating the word of God: but with sincerity: but as from God, before God, in Christ we speak. 2 Corinthians 4:2 But we renounce the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness nor adulterating the word of God: but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience, in the sight of God. Matthew 24:24 For there shall arise false Christs and false prophets and shall shew great signs and wonders, insomuch as to deceive (if possible) even the elect. Acts 20:30,31 And of your own selves shall arise men speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them. . . . Galatians 1:6 I wonder that you are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ, unto another gospel. Galatians 2:4 But because of false brethren unawares brought in, who came in privately to spy our liberty which we have in Christ Jesus, that they might bring us into servitude. Galatians 3:1 O senseless Galatians, who hath bewitched you that you should not obey the truth: before whose eyes Jesus Christ hath been set forth, crucified among you? Ephesians 4:14 That henceforth we be no more children tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the wickedness of men, by cunning craftiness by which they lie in wait to deceive. Ephesians 6:24 Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in incorruption. Amen. Colossians 2:4,8,18 Now this I say, that no man may deceive you by loftiness of words. . . . 2 Thessalonians 2:3-11 Let no man deceive you by any means: for unless there come a revolt first, and the man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition . . . 1 Timothy 1:3 As I desired thee to remain at Ephesus when I went into Macedonia, that thou mightest charge some not to teach otherwise: 1 Timothy 4:1-4 Now the Spirit manifestly saith that in the last times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to spirits of error and doctrines of devils, . . . 2 Timothy 3:1-9,13 Know also this, that in the last days shall come dangerous times. . . . 2 Timothy 4:3,4 For there shall be a time when they will not endure sound doctrine but, according to their own desires, they will heap to themselves teachers having itching ears: . . . Titus 1:10 For there are also many disobedient, vain talkers and seducers: especially they who are of the circumcision. Hebrews 13:9 Be not led away with various and strange doctrines. For it is best that the heart be established with grace, not with meats: which have not profited those that walk in them. 2 Peter 2:1-14 But there were also false prophets among the people, even as there shall be among you lying teachers who shall bring in sects of perdition and deny the Lord who bought them: bringing upon themselves swift destruction. . . . 2 Peter 3:3,17 Knowing this first: That in the last days there shall come deceitful scoffers, walking after their own lusts, . . . 1 John 2:18 Little children, it is the last hour: and as you have heard that Antichrist cometh, even now there are become many Antichrists: whereby we know that it is the last hour. 1 John 4:1 Dearly beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits if they be of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. Jude 1:4 For certain men are secretly entered in (who were written of long ago unto this judgment), ungodly men, turning the grace of our Lord God into riotousness and denying the only sovereign Ruler and our Lord Jesus Christ. Revelation 12:9 And that great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, who is called the devil and Satan, who seduceth the whole world. And he was cast unto the earth: and his angels were thrown down with him. the simplicity. 2 Corinthians 1:12 For our glory is this: the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity of heart and sincerity of God, and not in carnal wisdom, but in the grace of God, we have conversed in this world: and more abundantly towards you. Romans 12:8 He that exhorteth, in exhorting; he that giveth, with simplicity; he that ruleth, with carefulness; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness. Romans 16:18,19 For they that are such serve not Christ our Lord but their own belly: and by pleasing speeches and good words seduce the hearts of the innocent. . . . Context Paul and the False Apostles…2For I am jealous of you with the jealousy of God. For I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ. 3But I fear lest, as the serpent seduced Eve by his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted and fall from the simplicity that is in Christ. 4For if he that cometh preacheth another Christ, whom we have not preached; or if you receive another Spirit, whom you have not received; or another gospel, which you have not received: you might well bear with him.… Cross References Genesis 3:1 Now the serpent was more subtle than any of the beasts of the earth which the Lord God had made. And he said to the woman: Why hath God commanded you, that you should not eat of every tree of paradise? Genesis 3:4 And the serpent said to the woman: No, you shall not die the death. Genesis 3:13 And the Lord God said to the woman: Why hast thou done this? And she answered: The serpent deceived me, and I did eat. Genesis 3:20 And Adam called the name of his wife Eve: because she was the mother of all the living. John 8:44 You are of your father the devil: and the desires of your father you will do. He was a murderer from the beginning: and he stood not in the truth, because truth is not in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father thereof. 2 Corinthians 11:20 For you suffer if a man bring you into bondage, if a man devour you, if a man take from you, if a man be lifted up, if a man strike you on the face. Ephesians 4:14 That henceforth we be no more children tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the wickedness of men, by cunning craftiness by which they lie in wait to deceive. Ephesians 4:22 To put off, according to former conversation, the old man, who is corrupted according to the desire of error. 1 Thessalonians 3:5 For this cause also, I, forbearing no longer, sent to know your faith: lest perhaps he that tempteth should have tempted you: and our labour should be made vain. 1 Timothy 2:14 And Adam was not seduced; but the woman, being seduced, was in the transgression. Revelation 12:9 And that great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, who is called the devil and Satan, who seduceth the whole world. And he was cast unto the earth: and his angels were thrown down with him. Revelation 12:15 And the serpent cast out of his mouth, after the woman, water, as it were a river: that he might cause her to be carried away by the river. Lexicon I am afraid,Φοβοῦμαι (Phoboumai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 1st Person Singular Strong's Greek 5399: From phobos; to frighten, i.e. to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. Revere. however, δὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's Greek 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. that just πως (pōs) Adverb Strong's Greek 4459: Adverb from the base of pou; an interrogative particle of manner; in what way?; also as exclamation, how much! as ὡς (hōs) Adverb Strong's Greek 5613: Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. Eve Εὕαν (Heuan) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's Greek 2096: Eve, the first woman; wife of first man Adam. Of Hebrew origin; Eua, the first woman. was deceived ἐξηπάτησεν (exēpatēsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's Greek 1818: To deceive thoroughly. From ek and apatao; to seduce wholly. by ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's Greek 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. serpent’s ὄφις (ophis) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 3789: Probably from optanomai; a snake, figuratively, an artful malicious person, especially Satan. cunning, πανουργίᾳ (panourgia) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's Greek 3834: Shrewdness, skill; hence: cunning, craftiness. From panougos; adroitness, i.e. trickery or sophistry. your ὑμῶν (hymōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural Strong's Greek 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. minds νοήματα (noēmata) Noun - Nominative Neuter Plural Strong's Greek 3540: From noieo; a perception, i.e. Purpose, or the intellect, disposition, itself. may be led astray φθαρῇ (phtharē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's Greek 5351: To corrupt, spoil, destroy, ruin. Probably strengthened from phthio; properly, to shrivel or wither, i.e. To spoil or to ruin. from ἀπὸ (apo) Preposition Strong's Greek 575: From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. [your] τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. simple ἁπλότητος (haplotētos) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's Greek 572: Simplicity, sincerity, purity, graciousness. From haplous; singleness, i.e. sincerity, or generosity. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's Greek 2532: And, even, also, namely. pure [devotion] ἁγνότητος (hagnotētos) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's Greek 54: Purity, chastity. From hagnos; cleanness, i.e. blamelessness. to εἰς (eis) Preposition Strong's Greek 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. Christ. Χριστόν (Christon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 5547: Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. Additional Translations 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. But I am afraid, lest by any means, as the serpent in his craftiness deceived Eve, your minds might be corrupted from the simplicity and the purity in Christ. But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtlety, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ. But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve in his craftiness, your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity and the purity that is toward Christ. But I fear lest by any means, as the serpent deceived Eve by his craft, [so] your thoughts should be corrupted from simplicity as to the Christ. But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve in his craftiness, your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity and the purity that is toward Christ. 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. But I am afraid that, as the serpent in his craftiness deceived Eve, so your minds may be led astray from their single-heartedness and their fidelity to Christ. 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