And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light.

so that we may not be exploited by Satan (for we are not ignorant of his schemes).

even because of the extraordinary character of the revelations. Therefore, so that I would not become arrogant, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to trouble me – so that I would not become arrogant.

among whom the god of this age has blinded the minds of those who do not believe so they would not see the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God.