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# this is no surprise ... It is no great surprise if
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By stating this in a negative form Paul is emphasizing that the Corinthians should expect to meet many "false apostles" ([2 Corinthians 11:13](../11/13.md)). Alternate translation: "we should expect this ... We should certainly expect that" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-litotes]])
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# Satan disguises himself as an angel of light
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"Satan is not an angel of light, but he tries to make himself look like an angel of light"
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# an angel of light
Here "light" is a metaphor for righteousness. Alternate translation: "an angel of righteousness" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
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