^{16 Ref} But be it so, I did not myself burden you; but, being crafty, I caught you with guile.

^{17 Ref} Did I take advantage of you by any one of them whom I have sent unto you?

^{18 Ref} I exhorted Titus, and I sent the brother with him. Did Titus take any advantage of you? walked we not in the same spirit? `walked we' not in the same steps?

^{19 Ref} Ye think all this time that we are excusing ourselves unto you. In the sight of God speak we in Christ. But all things, beloved, `are' for your edifying.