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Berean Standard Bible

“in order that Satan should not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his schemes.”

2 Corinthians 2:11

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Paul is urging the Corinthians to forgive and comfort a person who has been disciplined by the church, so that he will not be overwhelmed with excessive sorrow. He explains one reason forgiveness matters.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

in order that Satan should not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his schemes.

World English Bible (WEB)

that no advantage may be gained over us by Satan; for we are not ignorant of his schemes.

King James Version (KJV)

Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices.

American Standard Version (ASV)

that no advantage may be gained over us by Satan: for we are not ignorant of his devices.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

So that Satan may not get the better of us: for we are not without knowledge of his designs.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

that we may not be over-reached by the Adversary, for of his devices we are not ignorant.

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Porque no seamos engañados de Satanás: pues no ignoramos sus maquinaciones.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

para que Satanás no se aproveche de nosotros, pues ya conocemos sus malas intenciones.

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