Bible verse
For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as apostles of Christ.
2 Corinthians 11:13 · BSB
The verses around it, from 2 Corinthians 11.
9 And when I was with you and in need, I was not a burden to anyone; for the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied my needs. I have refrained from being a burden to you in any way, and I will continue to do so.
10 As surely as the truth of Christ is in me, this boasting of mine will not be silenced in the regions of Achaia.
11 Why? Because I do not love you? God knows I do!
12 But I will keep on doing what I am doing, in order to undercut those who want an opportunity to be regarded as our equals in the things of which they boast.
13 For such men 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 masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will correspond to their actions.
16 I repeat: Let no one take me for a fool. But if you do, then receive me as a fool, so that I too may boast a little.
17 In this confident boasting of mine, I am not speaking as the Lord would, but as a fool.
KJV
For such [are] false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ.
ASV
For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, fashioning themselves into apostles of Christ.
ERV
For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, fashioning themselves into apostles of Christ.
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