2 Corinthians 11:7

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

Was it a sin for me to humble myself in order to exalt you, because I preached the gospel of God to you free of charge?
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Or did I commit a sin in humbling myself that you might be exalted, because I preached to you God’s Good News free of charge?
World English Bible (WEB)
{G2228} Have I committed{G4160}{(G5656)} an offence{G266} in abasing{G5013}{(G5723)} myself{G1683} that{G2443} ye{G5210} might be exalted{G5312}{(G5686)}, because{G3754} I have preached{G2097}{(G5668)} to you{G5213} the gospel{G2098} of God{G2316} freely{G1432}?
Strong's King James
(7) Or did I deviate in humbling myself, so you might be exalted because I proclaimed the good news of יהוה YAHWEH to you as a gift?
The F.O.G*
[7] Was it a sin to honor you by humbling myself, refusing payment while I proclaimed God's Good News to you freely? Should I apologize for keeping my ministry accessible?
The F.O.G Paraphrase
The sin did I do—myself humbling that ye might be exalted, because freely the good news of God I did proclaim to you?
Young's Literal Translation

Commentary: What is the Meaning of this Verse?

sendagiftfinal

This website has over 35,000 Biblical resources and is made possible through the generosity of supporters like you. If you’ve been blessed by these resources, please consider sending a gift today.

Bible Themes
Share your love
Jean Paul Joseph
Jean Paul Joseph

After a dramatic early morning encounter with King Jesus, I just couldn’t put my Bible down. The F.O.G took a hold of me and this website was born. Learn more about the F.O.G.

Related Posts

Add your first comment to this post

Could The Words in Your Bible be Hiding a Beautiful Mystery?

Discover 7 ancient words that still pulse with life-changing power. Take your first steps into the F.O.G, where heavenly mysteries intertwine with divine love.

What is the F.O.G?

יהוה (Yahweh's) words are pure words,
As silver smelted in a crucible on the land, Refined seven times.

Psalm 12:6 F.O.G
Encounter Him Send a Gift Scroll Top