2 CORINTHIANS 11:14 — KING JAMES VERSION 0
“And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.”
And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light — Paul invokes the *cosmic principle*: Satan (*Satanas*) does not *appear* as *evil* but as *angelos phōtós*, angel of light. *Deception* operates through *plausibility*, not *obvious malice*. The super-apostles' seduction is *demonic*, not merely human.
Church Fathers on 2 Corinthians 11:14
“And no marvel; for if even Satan fashions himself into an angel of light, is it a great thing if his ministers also fashion themselves as ministers of righteousness?” So that if one ought to marvel, this is what he ought to marvel at, and not at their transformation. For when their teacher dares do anything, no marvel that the disciples also follow. But what is “an angel of light?” That has free liberty to speak, that stands near to God. For there are also angels of…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
COMMUNITY REFLECTIONS
Publish a reflection on this verse
No reflections on this verse yet. Be the first to write one!