2 Corinthians 12:16 | |
NASB: But be that as it may, I did not burden you myself; nevertheless, crafty fellow that I am, I took you in by deceit. (NASB ©1995) GWT: You agree, then, that I haven't been a burden to you. Was I a clever person who trapped you by some trick? (GOD'S WORD®) KJV: But be it so, I did not burden you: nevertheless, being crafty, I caught you with guile. ASV: But be it so, I did not myself burden you; but, being crafty, I caught you with guile. BBE: But let it be so, that I was not a trouble to you myself; but (someone may say) being false, I took you with deceit. DBY: But be it so. I did not burden you, but being crafty I took you by guile. WEY: If I love you so intensely, am I the less to be loved? Be that as it may: I was not a burden to you. But being by no means scrupulous, I entrapped you, they say! WBS: But be it so, I did not burden you: nevertheless, being crafty, I caught you with guile. WEB: But be it so, I did not myself burden you. But, being crafty, I caught you with deception. YLT: And be it [so], I -- I did not burden you, but being crafty, with guile I did take you; | |
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