2 Corinthians 12:16
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Be that as it may, I was not a burden to you; but crafty as I am, I caught you by trickery.”
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“Be that as it may, I was not a burden to you; but crafty as I am, I caught you by trickery.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“But be it so, I did not burden you: nevertheless, being crafty, I caught you with guile.”
King James Version · Public Domain“But be it so, I did not myself burden you; but, being crafty, I caught you with guile.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“And be it <FI>so<Fi> , I--I did not burden you, but being crafty, with guile I did take you;”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo 2 Corinthians 12:16 — 9 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 2 Corinthians 1:12And this is our boast: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in relation to you, in the holiness and sincerity that are from God—not in worldly wisdom, but in the grace of God.
- 2 Corinthians 4:2Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not practice deceit, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by open proclamation of the truth, we commend ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.
- 2 Corinthians 7:2Make room for us in your hearts. We have wronged no one, we have corrupted no one, we have exploited no one.
- 2 Corinthians 10:2I beg you that when I come I may not need to be as bold as I expect toward those who presume that we live according to the flesh.
- 2 Corinthians 11:9And when I was with you and in need, I was not a burden to anyone; for the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied my needs. I have refrained from being a burden to you in any way, and I will continue to do so.
- 2 Corinthians 12:13In what way were you inferior to the other churches, except that I was not a burden to you? Forgive me this wrong!
- 1 Thessalonians 2:3For our appeal does not arise from deceit or ulterior motives or trickery.
- 1 Thessalonians 2:5As you know, we never used words of flattery or any pretext for greed. God is our witness!
- 1 Peter 2:3now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.
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