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2 Corinthians 2:11–13

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2 Corinthians 2:11

11Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices.

2 Corinthians 2:12

12Furthermore, when I came to Troas to preach Christ’s gospel, and a door was opened unto me of the Lord,

2 Corinthians 2:13

13I had no rest in my spirit, because I found not Titus my brother: but taking my leave of them, I went from thence into Macedonia.

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DEFINED WORDS

2 Corinthians 2:11

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Satan

The adversary; the devil who opposes God and accuses or tempts.

Meaning drawn from: Bullokar 1616 · Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

get

To procure; to obtain; to gain possession of, by almost any means.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

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ignorant

Lacking knowledge, information, instruction, or acquaintance concerning the person or matter named.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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2 Corinthians 2:12

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Furthermore

In addition to what has been said; moreover.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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preach

To pronounce a public discourse on a religious subject, or from a text of Scripture. To proclaim; to publish in religious discourses.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

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opened

Made open, uncovered, unsealed, revealed, or made accessible.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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Lord

A title of authority applied here to God, Christ, or a male master or ruler, according to the verse.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (alignment witness) · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

2 Corinthians 2:13

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found

Discovered, obtained, or encountered; or established upon a foundation, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

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brother

A male sibling; a near kinsman; or a fellow member of a people or faith, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

but

But; marking a contrast or qualification in the sentence.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

taking

Laying hold of, receiving, seizing, capturing, accepting, or choosing.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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From verse 11

  1. 1 Peter 5:8
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  2. Ephesians 6:11–12
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  3. 2 Corinthians 11:3
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  4. 2 Corinthians 4:4
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  5. Luke 22:31
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From verse 12

  1. Acts 16:8
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  2. Acts 14:27
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  3. Colossians 4:3
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  4. 1 Corinthians 16:9
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  5. Revelation 3:7–8
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From verse 13

  1. 2 Corinthians 12:18
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  2. 2 Corinthians 7:5–6
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  3. 2 Corinthians 8:16
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  4. 2 Corinthians 8:23
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  5. 2 Corinthians 8:6
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