2 Corinthians 12:16
Be it so, that I did not burden you myself, yet, may some say, being crafty I over-reached you by subtilty.
1770 John Worsley NT
In The King James Version
But be it so, I did not burden you: nevertheless, being crafty, I caught you with guile.
In Context
17But did I make a gain of you by any of those whom I sent to you?
Cross References
2 Corinthians 1:12For this is our rejoicing, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and pious sincerity, not with carnal wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and especially towards you.
2 Corinthians 7:2Receive us---we have injured no man, we have corrupted no one, we have over-reached no one.
2 Corinthians 11:9And when I was present among you, and in want, I was chargeable to no one. For the brethren that came from Macedonia supplied my want: and in every thing I have kept myself from being burdensome to you, and so I will keep myself.
1 Thessalonians 2:3For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of impurity, nor in guile:
1 Peter 2:3for ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious;
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 →