2 Corinthians 11:13

13 For such people are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as apostles of Christ.

2 Corinthians 11:13 in Other Translations

KJV
13 For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ.
ESV
13 For such men are false apostles, deceitful workmen, disguising themselves as apostles of Christ.
NLT
13 These people are false apostles. They are deceitful workers who disguise themselves as apostles of Christ.
MSG
13 They're a sorry bunch - pseudo-apostles, lying preachers, crooked workers - posing as Christ's agents but sham to the core.
CSB
13 For such people are false apostles, deceitful workers, disguising themselves as apostles of Christ.

2 Corinthians 11:13 In-Context

11 Why? Because I do not love you? God knows I do!
12 And I will keep on doing what I am doing in order to cut the ground from under those who want an opportunity to be considered equal with us in the things they boast about.
13 For such people are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as apostles of Christ.
14 And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light.
15 It is not surprising, then, if his servants also masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will be what their actions deserve.

Cross References 3

  • 1. S Matthew 7:15; 2 Peter 2:1
  • 2. Titus 1:10
  • 3. Revelation 2:2
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