2 Corinthians 12:16
But let it be. I did not burden you. Nevertheless, being clever, I caught you with bait.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
But be it so, I did not burden you: nevertheless, being crafty, I caught you with guile.
In Context
17Any man of whom I have sent to you, did I exploit you through him?
Cross References
2 Corinthians 1:12For our pride is this (the testimony from our conscience), that we behave in the world in the simplicity and purity of God, not by fleshly wisdom but in the grace of God, and especially toward you.
2 Corinthians 7:2Make room for us. We wronged no man, we corrupted no man, we exploited no man.
2 Corinthians 11:9And being present with you, and when needy, I was a burden to no man. For the brothers who came from Macedonia, they supplied my need. And in everything I kept, and I will keep myself non-burdensome to you.
1 Thessalonians 2:3For our exhortation is not from error, nor from uncleanness, nor in deception,
1 Peter 2:3if indeed ye have tasted that the Lord is excellent.
Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 12:12-21
Paul's Expostulations. ( a. d. 57.) 11 I am become a fool in glorying; ye have compelled me: for I ought to have been commended of you: for in nothing am I behind the very chiefest apostles, though I be nothing. 12 Truly the signs of an apostle were wrought among you in all patience, in signs, and wonders, and mighty deeds. 13 For what is it wherein ye were inferior to other churches, except it be that I myself was not burdensome to you? forgive me this wrong. 14 Behold, the third time I am ready to come to you;… Read the whole commentary →