That no advantage may be gained over us (ινα μη πλεονεκτηθωμεν). First aorist passive subjunctive after ινα μη (negative purpose) …

Lest Satan. The devil. The name Satan denotes an adversary, an accuser, an enemy. It is the usual proper name given to the devil, the grea…

Lest Satan should get an advantage of us.—Literally, lest we should be cheated (or out-maneuvered) …

Paul here aligns himself with the Corinthian decision to forgive the person in question—a decision he trusts they will make after receiving the pre…

That we may not be taken advantage of by Satan. This may be viewed as referring to what he had said previously regarding excessive sorrow.…

Lest Satan should get an advantage of us
Or make gain of us, or we should be circumvented by him; a metaphor taken f…

The apostle desires them to receive the person who had done wrong back into their communion, because he was aware of his fault and greatly afflicte…

After giving the reason for his delay—namely, to avoid causing them pain—and after telling them of his sadness, the Apostle here addresses the one …