Verse Comparison: 2 Corinthians 11:7
American Standard Version
Or did I commit a sin in abasing myself that ye might be exalted, because I preached to you the gospel of God for nought?
Amplified® Bible
But did I perhaps make a mistake {and} do you a wrong in debasing {and} cheapening myself so that you might be exalted {and} enriched in dignity {and} honor {and} happiness by preaching God's Gospel without expense to you?
Contemporary English Version
Was it wrong for me to lower myself and honor you by preaching God's message free of charge?
Darby English Version
Have I committed sin, abasing myself in order that *ye* might be exalted, because I gratuitously announced to you the glad tidings of God?
Good News Bible
I did not charge you a thing when I preached the Good News of God to you; I humbled myself in order to make you important. Was that wrong of me?
International Standard Version
Did I commit a sin when I humbled myself by proclaiming to you the gospel of God free of charge, so that you could be exalted?
King James Version
Have I committed an offence in abasing myself that ye might be exalted, because I have preached to you the gospel of God freely?
New American Standard Bible
Or did I commit a sin in humbling myself so that you might be exalted, because I preached the gospel of God to you without charge?
New International Version
Was it a sin for me to lower myself in order to elevate you by preaching the gospel of God to you free of charge?
New King James Version
Did I commit sin in humbling myself that you might be exalted, because I preached the gospel of God to you free of charge?
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Or did I commit a sin in humbling myself so that you might receive exaltation, because I preached the gospel of God to you without charge?
Young's Literal Translation
The sin did I do -- myself humbling that ye might be exalted, because freely the good news of God I did proclaim to you?
