Read Full ChapterBut as for the highly esteemed—whatever they were makes no difference to me; God does not show favoritism—those leaders added nothing to me.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
But from those who were reputed to be important (whatever they were, it makes no difference to me; God doesn’t show partiality to man)—they, I say, who were respected imparted nothing to me,
World English Bible (WEB)
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Strong's King James
(6) But from those thought of as something, whatever makes them more valuable makes no difference to me as יהוה YAHWEH doesn't receive a man by face value. Well those of repute added nothing to me
The F.O.G
[6] Now, regarding those considered to be influential leaders—though their status doesn't impress יהוה, who shows no favoritism—they added nothing new to my message.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
And from those who were esteemed to be something—whatever they were then, it maketh no difference to me—the face of man God accepteth not, for—to me those esteemed did add nothing,
Young's Literal Translation
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