Thirsting Souls Bible Teaching

(2Co 12:16) “But be it so, I did not burden you: nevertheless, being crafty, I caught you with guile.”  Remember: false prophets have come promoting self, and as such were embraced by God’s people, giving them financial support and esteem. Paul is saying, “I did none of those things. Apparently if I had I would be embraced and held forth as your spiritual father.” Instead, I caught you (your souls), as it were by what is not being held up by them – guile. In what way? Simply by the preaching of the gospel.