2 Corinthians 12:16 - Revised Version 1885

But be it so, I did not myself burden you; but, being crafty, I caught you with guile.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

But be it so, I did not burden you: nevertheless, being crafty, I caught you with guile.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

But though granting that I did not burden you [with my support, some say that] I was crafty [and that] I cheated and got the better of you with my trickery.

American Standard Version (1901)

But be it so, I did not myself burden you; but, being crafty, I caught you with guile.

Common English Bible

We all know that I didn’t place a burden on you, but in spite of that you think I’m a con artist who fooled you with a trick.

Catholic Public Domain Version

And so be it. I have not burdened you, but instead, being astute, I obtained you by guile.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

But be it so: I did not burthen you: but being crafty, I caught you by guile.

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