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

^{17 Ref} Did I make a gain of you by any of them whom I sent unto you?

^{18 Ref} I desired Titus, and with him I sent a brother. Did Titus make a gain of you? walked we not in the same spirit? walked we not in the same steps?

^{19 Ref} Again, think ye that we excuse ourselves unto you? we speak before God in Christ: but we do all things, dearly beloved, for your edifying.