John Bengel Commentary - 2 Corinthians 11:3 - 11:3

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John Bengel Commentary - 2 Corinthians 11:3 - 11:3


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2Co 11:3. Φοβοῦμαι, I fear) Such fear is not only not contrary to love, but it is a property of love, ch. 2Co 12:20; 2Co 12:19. [All jealousy doubtless arises from fear.-V. g.]-δὲ, but) This is opposed to, I have espoused.-ὡς, as) a very apposite comparison.-Εὖαν, Eve) who was simple and unacquainted with evil.-πανουργίᾳ, through subtilty) which is most inimical to simplicity.-οὕτως, so) The saints, even though original sin were entirely quiescent, may be tempted.-φθαρῇ, should be corrupted) Having lost their virgin purity. Seducers threatened the Corinthians; see next verse. An abbreviated mode of expression for, May be corrupted and drawn from their simplicity.-ἀπλότητος, the simplicity) which is intent on one object, and most tender; which seeks not another [Jesus; ἄλλον] nor a different [Spirit: ἕτερον, second and different], 2Co 11:4.