2 Corinthians 12:16
But be it so, I did not burden you: nevertheless, being crafty, I caught you with guile.
Cross-reference
2 Cor 12:13 similarly notes Paul did not burden the Corinthians — the same point he defends here.
2 Cor 1:12 describes Paul's conduct in simplicity and godly sincerity — the opposite of the 'crafty' accusation he counters here.
2 Cor 4:2 states Paul renounces craftiness and deceit — directly countering the accusation of guile he references here.
In 2 Corinthians 7:2, Paul insists he wronged no one and took advantage of no one — directly parallel to his defense in 12:16 against accusations of deceit.
In 2 Cor 11:9, Paul recounts he was not a burden — the same defense against accusations of craftiness here.
1 Thessalonians 2:3 explicitly denies that Paul's ministry comes from deceit — directly reinforcing his claim in 12:16 against crafty deception.
1 Thessalonians 2:5 denies flattery or greed — parallel to 12:16 where Paul denies using deceit for gain, defending his motives.
2 Peter 1:16 denies using 'cleverly devised stories', paralleling Paul's rejection of craftiness by contrasting apostolic truth with deceit.