2Cor 2:11 | RWP | e4.org | That no advantage may be gained over us ( ινα μη πλεονεκτηθωμεν ). First aorist passive subjunctive after ινα μη (negative purpose) of πλεονεκτεω , old verb from πλεονεκτης , a covetous man ( .), to take advantage of, to gain, to overreach. In N.T. only in ; ; ; . "That we may not be overreached by Satan." His devices ( αυτου τα νοηματα ). Νοημα from νοεω to use the νους is old word, especially for evil plans and purposes as here.

‏ 2 Corinthians 2:11

That no advantage may be gained over us ( ινα μη πλεονεκτηθωμεν ). First aorist passive subjunctive after ινα μη (negative purpose) of πλεονεκτεω, old verb from πλεονεκτης, a covetous man (1Co 5:10f.), to take advantage of, to gain, to overreach. In N.T. only in 1Th 4:6; 2Co 2:11; 7:2; 12:17f. "That we may not be overreached by Satan."

His devices ( αυτου τα νοηματα ). Νοημα from νοεω to use the νους is old word, especially for evil plans and purposes as here.