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2 Corinthians 12:16

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

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

English Standard Version

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

New International Version

Be that as it may, I have not been a burden to you. Yet, crafty fellow that I am, I caught you by trickery!