Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Be that as it may, I was not a burden to you; but crafty as I am, I caught you by trickery.
World English Bible (WEB)
But be it so, I did not myself burden you. But, being crafty, I caught you with deception.
Strong's King James
But{G1161} be it so{G2077}{(G5749)}, I{G1473} did{G2599} not{G3756} burden{G2599}{(G5656)} you{G5209}: nevertheless{G235}, being{G5225}{(G5723)} crafty{G3835}, I caught{G2983}{(G5627)} you{G5209} with guile{G1388}.
The F.O.G *
(16) Now be that as it may, I didn't burden you but rather the sly one I am, I cunningly took you.
The F.O.G Message *
Young's Literal Translation
And be it so, I—I did not burden you, but being crafty, with guile I did take you;
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