King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
For such [are] false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ.
Complete Jewish Bible:
The fact is that such men are pseudo-emissaries: they tell lies about their work and masquerade as emissaries of the Messiah.
Berean Standard Bible:
For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as apostles of Christ.
American Standard Version:
For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, fashioning themselves into apostles of Christ.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
For{G1063} such{G5108} are false apostles{G5570}, deceitful{G1386} workers{G2040}, transforming themselves{G3345} into{G1519} the apostles{G652} of Christ{G5547}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Revelation 2:2
- I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and thou hast tried them which say they are apostles, and are not, and hast found them liars:
Galatians 1:7
- Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ.
Philippians 3:2
- Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision.
1 John 4:1
- ¶ Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
Galatians 2:4
- And that because of false brethren unawares brought in, who came in privily to spy out our liberty which we have in Christ Jesus, that they might bring us into bondage:
Acts 20:30
- Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them.
Ephesians 4:14
- That we [henceforth] be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, [and] cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;
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Commentary for 2 Corinthians 11:13
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: G1063
There are 1016 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: γάρ
Transliteration: gár
Pronunciation: gar
Description: a primary particle; properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles):--and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet. - Strong's Number: G5108
There are 59 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: τοιοῦτος
Transliteration: toioûtos
Pronunciation: toy-oo'-tos
Description: (including the other inflections); from τοί and οὗτος; truly this, i.e. of this sort (to denote character or individuality):--like, such (an one). - Strong's Number: G5570
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ψευδαπόστολος
Transliteration: pseudapóstolos
Pronunciation: psyoo-dap-os'-tol-os
Description: from ψευδής and ἀπόστολος; a spurious apostle, i.e. pretended pracher:--false teacher. - Strong's Number: G1386
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: δόλιος
Transliteration: dólios
Pronunciation: dol'-ee-os
Description: from δόλος; guileful:--deceitful. - Strong's Number: G2040
There are 15 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐργάτης
Transliteration: ergátēs
Pronunciation: er-gat'-ace
Description: from ἔργον; a toiler; figuratively, a teacher:--labourer, worker(-men). - Strong's Number: G3345
There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: μετασχηματίζω
Transliteration: metaschēmatízō
Pronunciation: met-askh-ay-mat-id'-zo
Description: from μετά and a derivative of σχῆμα; to transfigure or disguise; figuratively, to apply (by accommodation):--transfer, transform (self). - Strong's Number: G1519
There are 1513 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: εἰς
Transliteration: eis
Pronunciation: ice
Description: a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases:--(abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), …ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively). - Strong's Number: G652
There are 80 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀπόστολος
Transliteration: apóstolos
Pronunciation: ap-os'-tol-os
Description: from ἀποστέλλω; a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ ("apostle") (with miraculous powers):--apostle, messenger, he that is sent. - Strong's Number: G5547
There are 530 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: Χριστός
Transliteration: Christós
Pronunciation: khris-tos'
Description: from χρίω; anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus:--Christ.