2 Corinthians 11:3

1. as the serpent beguiled Eve] The Church, as a second Eve, is espoused to Christ, the new Adam (1Co_15:45). She must beware lest, like Eve, she listen to the voice of the same tempter, who ever lieth in wait to deceive, and so lose the privileges she was destined to enjoy. See ch. 2Co_2:11.

through his subtilty] See ch. 2Co_4:2, and note. A similar sentiment will be found in Col_2:4-8. For the serpent, see Gen_3:1; and cf. Wis_2:23-24; Rev_12:9; Rev_12:14-15.

your minds] See note on ch. 2Co_2:11, where the same word is used as here.

from the simplicity] Rather, singlemindness. See ch, 2Co_1:12, 2Co_8:2, 2Co_9:11; 2Co_9:13.

that is in Christ]simplicity means what a child or ploughman can understand.