During my study and meditation of the Word of God, I LOVE to compare different translations and versions of the Bible. Here is 2 Corinthians 2:11 in a few:
11 Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices. (KJV)
11 To keep Satan from getting the advantage over us; for we are not ignorant of his wiles and intentions. (AMP)
11 In order that no advantage may be gained over us by Satan, for we are not ignorant of his purposes. (Wuest)
11 so that we will not be taken advantage of by the Adversary — for we are quite aware of his schemes! (CJB)
11 So that Satan will not outsmart us. For we are familiar with his evil schemes. (NLT)
11 After all, we don't want to unwittingly give Satan an opening for yet more mischief — we're not oblivious to his sly ways! (Message)
11 So that we would not be outwitted by Satan; for we are not ignorant of his designs. (ESV)
Do you get the picture that the devil uses his ONE weapon (the LIE) in many, many different ways! He has schemes, designs, plots, plans, wiles, devices, ways and purposes! BUT, the most important thing for US to note, is that God has provided for us NOT to be ignorant of them! How? First of all by stating very emphatically THIS TRUTH found in John 10:10:
10 The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance (to the full, till it overflows). (AMP)
So we KNOW that anything that steals, kills and destroys is NOT from God, but from the enemy! We have been given authority over him and all of his ways in and through the Name of Jesus! Amen! So recognize the lie and replace it with the TRUTH of God's Word! Then watch the devil flee from you (James 4:7)! AMEN! Here is Hillsong with "Shout Unto God", which is what we should do right now! HALLELUJAH!!!
Shalom in Him!
