2 Corinthians 12:17 web — Did I take advantage of you by anyone of them whom I have sent to you?

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"Did I take advantage of you by anyone of them whom I have sent to you?"

— 2 Corinthians 12:17, World English Bible

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2 Corinthians 12 — Context

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Behold, this is the third time I am ready to come to you, and I will not be a burden to you; for I seek not your possessions, but you. For the children ought not to save up for the parents, but the parents for the children.

15

I will most gladly spend and be spent for your souls. If I love you more abundantly, am I loved the less?

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But be it so, I did not myself burden you. But, being crafty, I caught you with deception.

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Did I take advantage of you by anyone of them whom I have sent to you?

18

I exhorted Titus, and I sent the brother with him. Did Titus take any advantage of you? Didn't we walk in the same spirit? Didn't we walk in the same steps?

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Again, do you think that we are excusing ourselves to you? In the sight of God we speak in Christ. But all things, beloved, are for your edifying.

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For I am afraid that by any means, when I come, I might find you not the way I want to, and that I might be found by you as you don't desire; that by any means there would be strife, jealousy, outbursts of anger, factions, slander, whisperings, proud thoughts, riots;

2 Corinthians 12:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Corinthians 12:17 say?
2 Corinthians 12:17 in the World English Bible reads: “Did I take advantage of you by anyone of them whom I have sent to you?”
Where is 2 Corinthians 12:17 in the Bible?
2 Corinthians 12:17 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Corinthians, chapter 12, verse 17.
Who wrote 2 Corinthians?
2 Corinthians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 55–56.
What is the book of 2 Corinthians about?
Paul's most personal letter — a defense of his ministry against "false apostles" and a window into the suffering, comfort, weakness, and strength of a true servant of Christ. It contains some of the New Testament's most striking words on generosity, reconciliation, and the new creation.
What are the major themes of 2 Corinthians?
2 Corinthians explores themes including Ministry, Suffering, Comfort, Reconciliation, Generosity, New Creation. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Corinthians 12:17.
What translation should I read 2 Corinthians 12:17 in?
2 Corinthians 12:17 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Corinthians 12:17?
2 Corinthians 12:17 reads (WEB): “Did I take advantage of you by anyone of them whom I have sent to you?” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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