2 Corinthians 12:16

English Standard Version 2016

But granting that I myself did not burden you, I was crafty, you say, and got the better of you by deceit.

Cross References

1 Thessalonians 2:5

For we never came with words of flattery, as you know, nor with a pretext for greed—God is witness.

1 Thessalonians 2:3

For our appeal does not spring from error or impurity or any attempt to deceive,

2 Corinthians 12:13

For in what were you less favored than the rest of the churches, except that I myself did not burden you? Forgive me this wrong!

2 Corinthians 7:2

Make room in your hearts for us. We have wronged no one, we have corrupted no one, we have taken advantage of no one.

2 Corinthians 4:2

But we have renounced disgraceful, underhanded ways. We refuse to practice cunning or to tamper with God’s word, but by the open statement of the truth we would commend ourselves to everyone’s conscience in the sight of God.

2 Corinthians 1:12

For our boast is this, the testimony of our conscience, that we behaved in the world with simplicity and godly sincerity, not by earthly wisdom but by the grace of God, and supremely so toward you.

1 Peter 2:3

if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good.

2 Corinthians 6:8

through honor and dishonor, through slander and praise. We are treated as impostors, and yet are true;

2 Corinthians 11:20

For you bear it if someone makes slaves of you, or devours you, or takes advantage of you, or puts on airs, or strikes you in the face.