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New Defender's Study Bible Notes
2:16 pride of life. These three classes of temptations correspond to the three ways in which Satan deceived Eve (Genesis 3:6) and the three ways in which he unsuccessfully tried to deceive Christ (Luke 4:2-12). Note:
| I John 2:16 | Genesis 3:6 | James 3:15 | Luke 4:2-12 |
| Lust of flesh (body) | Good to eat | Earthly | Victory over appetite. |
| Lust of eyes (soul) | Good to see | Sensual | Victory over covetousness. |
| Pride of life (spirit) | Good to know | Devilish | Victory over pride |
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