Lest Satan should get an advantage of us [ι ν α μ η π λ ε ο ν ε κ τ η θ ω μ ε ν υ π ο τ ο υ σ α τ α ν α]. Lit., in order that we be not made gain of, or overreached, by Satan. Rev., that no advantage may be gained over us. The verb, from pleon more, and ecw to have, appears in the noun pleonexia greed of gain, covetousness. See on Romans 1:29.

Are ignorant - devices [α γ ν ο ο υ μ ε ν - ν ο η μ α τ α]. A paronomasia (see on Romans 1:29-31). As nearly as possible, "not know his knowing plots."

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