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

and every arrogant obstacle that is raised up against the knowledge of God, and we take every thought captive to make it obey Christ.

But their minds were closed. For to this very day, the same veil remains when they hear the old covenant read. It has not been removed because only in Christ is it taken away.

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.

But I am afraid that just as the serpent deceived Eve by his treachery, your minds may be led astray from a sincere and pure devotion to Christ.