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12 And what I am doing I will continue to do, so that I may eliminate any opportunity for those who want a chance to be regarded as our equals[a] in the things they boast about. 13 For such people are false apostles, deceitful[b] workers, disguising themselves[c] as apostles of Christ. 14 And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself[d] as an angel of light. 15 Therefore it is not surprising his servants also disguise themselves[e] as servants of righteousness, whose end will correspond to their actions.[f]

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Corinthians 11:12 tn Grk “an opportunity, so that they may be found just like us.”
  2. 2 Corinthians 11:13 tn Or “dishonest.”
  3. 2 Corinthians 11:13 tn Or “workers, masquerading.”
  4. 2 Corinthians 11:14 tn Or “Satan himself masquerades.”
  5. 2 Corinthians 11:15 tn Or “also masquerade.”
  6. 2 Corinthians 11:15 tn Or “their works.”

12 But what I am doing I will continue to do, (A)so that I may cut off opportunity from those who desire an opportunity to be found just as we are in the matter about which they are boasting. 13 For such men are (B)false apostles, (C)deceitful workers, disguising themselves as apostles of Christ. 14 And no wonder, for even (D)Satan disguises himself as an (E)angel of light. 15 Therefore it is not surprising if his ministers also disguise themselves as ministers of righteousness, (F)whose end will be according to their deeds.

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