2 Corinthians 2:11

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

Cross-references

2 Corinthians 11:14 reveals Satan disguises as an angel of light — a specific example of the schemes Paul says he is not unaware of.

2 Corinthians 11:3 warns of the serpent's cunning deception — echoing Paul's alertness to Satan's schemes in the preceding verse.

Revelation 12:9-11 identifies Satan as the deceiver of the whole world and shows how believers overcome him by the Lamb's blood.

1 Peter 5:8 Parallel

1 Peter 5:8 describes the devil as a roaring lion seeking to devour, echoing the need to be aware of his predatory schemes.

Ephesians 6:12 reveals the spiritual forces behind Satan's schemes — not flesh and blood but rulers and authorities in heavenly places.

Ephesians 6:11 uses the same Greek word for 'schemes' (methodeia) of the devil, urging believers to put on God's armor to stand against them.

1 Corinthians 7:5 warns that marital deprivation may give Satan an opportunity to tempt, directly addressing his designs.

John 13:2 Parallel

John 13:2 states the devil put betrayal into Judas's heart, illustrating how Satan executes his designs.

Luke 22:31 Parallel

Luke 22:31 reveals Satan's demand to sift Peter like wheat, a direct instance of his scheming against believers.

Zechariah 3:1-4 shows Satan accusing the high priest, depicting his accusing role as part of his designs.

Job 2:5 Parallel

Job 2:5 repeats Satan's challenge to strike Job's person, another instance of his malicious designs.

Job 1:11 Parallel

Job 1:11 records Satan's accusation that Job will curse God if afflicted, a direct example of his schemes.

Mark 4:15 Parallel

Mark 4:15 describes Satan snatching the sown word — a specific scheme Paul warns about, showing how Satan outwits.

Ephesians 4:27 echoes Paul's same warning: 'give no opportunity to the devil' — directly parallel to being outwitted by Satan.

1 Thessalonians 3:5 shows Paul's concern about the tempter making labor vain — identical to warning about Satan's designs.

2 Timothy 2:26 describes escaping the devil's snare — exactly the kind of design Paul warns about in 2 Cor 2:11.

Genesis 3:4 Parallel

Genesis 3:4 records the serpent's first lie — 'You will not surely die' — the original Satanic scheme that Paul warns about.

Revelation 2:24 mentions 'deep things of Satan' — false teachings that are part of his deceptive designs against the church.