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Forgiveness Thwarts Satan
Commentators agree that a primary way Satan gains an advantage is by tempting a church to be overly harsh and unforgiving toward a repentant sinner. This can drive the individual to despair and create division within the community. Paul urges forgiveness precisely to counter this satanic strategy, showing that reconciliation is a powerful act of spiritual warfare.
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2 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Corinthians 2:11
18th Century
Theologian
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…
AT Robertson
On 2 Corinthians 2:11
That no advantage may be gained over us (ινα μη πλεονεκτηθωμεν). First aorist passive subjunctive after ινα μη (negative purpose) …
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Corinthians 2:11
19th Century
Bishop
Lest Satan should get an advantage of us.—Literally, lest we should be cheated (or out-maneuvered) …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Corinthians 2:11
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…
John Calvin
On 2 Corinthians 2:11
16th Century
Theologian
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.…
John Gill
On 2 Corinthians 2:11
17th Century
Pastor
Lest Satan should get an advantage of us
Or make gain of us, or we should be circumvented by him; a metaphor taken f…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Corinthians 2:5–11
17th Century
Minister
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…