2 Corinthians 12:16

2 Corinthians · New Testament · Chapter 12

“But be it so, I did not burden you: nevertheless, being crafty, I caught you with guile.”2 Corinthians 12:16

What Does 2 Corinthians 12:16 Mean?

2 Corinthians 12:16 is found in the book of 2 Corinthians, chapter 12, verse 16 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 15 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (15)

These passages are connected to 2 Corinthians 12:16 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

1 Thessalonians 2:3“For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile:”2 Peter 1:16“For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty.”2 Kings 5:22“And he said, All is well. My master hath sent me, saying, Behold, even now there be come to me from mount Ephraim two young men of the sons of the prophets: give them, I pray thee, a talent of silver, and two changes of garments.”2 Kings 10:19“Now therefore call unto me all the prophets of Baal, all his servants, and all his priests; let none be wanting: for I have a great sacrifice to do to Baal; whosoever shall be wanting, he shall not live. But Jehu did it in subtilty, to the intent that he might destroy the worshippers of Baal.”Nehemiah 5:16“Yea, also I continued in the work of this wall, neither bought we any land: and all my servants were gathered thither unto the work.”1 Corinthians 9:3“Mine answer to them that do examine me is this,”2 Corinthians 1:12“For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.”2 Corinthians 4:2“But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.”2 Corinthians 7:2“Receive us; we have wronged no man, we have corrupted no man, we have defrauded no man.”2 Corinthians 10:2“But I beseech you, that I may not be bold when I am present with that confidence, wherewith I think to be bold against some, which think of us as if we walked according to the flesh.”2 Corinthians 11:9“And when I was present with you, and wanted, I was chargeable to no man: for that which was lacking to me the brethren which came from Macedonia supplied: and in all things I have kept myself from being burdensome unto you, and so will I keep myself.”2 Corinthians 12:13“For what is it wherein ye were inferior to other churches, except it be that I myself was not burdensome to you? forgive me this wrong.”1 Thessalonians 2:5“For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness:”1 Peter 2:3“If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious.”Matthew 4:19“And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.”

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