Knowing The Word in 2 Corinthians 11:12-15, Satan's Servants

12 And what I am doing I will continue to do, in order to undermine the claim of those who would like to claim that in their boasted mission they work on the same terms as we do. 13 For such men are false apostles, deceitful workmen, disguising themselves as apostles of Christ. 14 And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. 15 So it is no surprise if his servants, also, disguise themselves as servants of righteousness. Their end will correspond to their deeds.

Paul is on the offensive against the false apostles. They are self-made apostles, not a God-made apostle like Paul. They are servants of Satan and act like him in getting the Corinthians, like Eve, to doubt what they knew. In the end they will be judged for their deeds.

Almighty God, unto whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid; cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of thy Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love thee, and worthily magnify thy holy Name, through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Gregorian Sacramentary, 6th century