2 Corinthians 12:16

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

"But be it so, I did not burden you: nevertheless, being crafty, I caught you with guile." - 2 Corinthians 12:16
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What does 2 Corinthians 12:16 mean?

2 Corinthians 12:16 (KJV) - "But be it so, I did not burden you: nevertheless, being crafty, I caught you with guile." This verse is part of a letter from the apostle Paul to the Corinthians, in which he is defending his apostolic authority and addressing the allegations made…

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The Wisdom of Crafty Grace

The Apostle Paul, in his letter to the Corinthians, expresses a deep and complex relationship with the church that he helped to establish. His words in 2 Corinthians 12:16—"But be it so, I did not burden you: nevertheless, being crafty, I caught you with guile"—warrant a…

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A Prayer for Wisdom and Integrity in Our Dealings

Heavenly Father, In this sacred moment, I come before You with a heart brimming with reverence and gratitude. I acknowledge Your infinite wisdom and the depth of truth that permeates Scripture. Today, I reflect on the profound words of 2 Corinthians 12:16, where Paul confesses…

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