2 Corinthians 11:7 KJV — MannaFest

2 Corinthians 11:7

Have I committed an offence in abasing myself that ye might be exalted, because I have preached to you the gospel of God freely?

KJV

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ASV

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?

WEB

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?

YLT

The sin did I do--myself humbling that ye might be exalted, because freely the good news of God I did proclaim to you?

DBT

Have I committed sin, abasing myself in order that ye might be exalted, because I gratuitously announced to you the glad tidings ofGod?

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2 Corinthians — Paul's most personal letter. A defense of gospel ministry under pressure — comfort and conflict, giving and glory, weakness and power — with the tone shifting markedly at chapter 10.

Author: Paul, with Timothy (1:1)
Date: c. AD 55–56, from Macedonia

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17 verses on the floor

1 Corinthians 9:18
What is my reward then? Verily that, when I preach the gospel, I may make the gospel of Christ without charge, that I abuse not my power in the gospel.
2 Corinthians 12:13
For what is it wherein ye were inferior to other churches, except it be that I myself was not burdensome to you? forgive me this wrong.
1 Corinthians 9:12
If others be partakers of this power over you, are not we rather? Nevertheless we have not used this power; but suffer all things, lest we should hinder the gospel of Christ.
Acts 18:3
And because he was of the same craft, he abode with them, and wrought: for by their occupation they were tentmakers.
2 Corinthians 10:1
Now I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, who in presence am base among you, but being absent am bold toward you:

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Php 4:12). ye . . . exalted--spiritually, by your admission to Gospel privileges. because--"in that." gospel of God--"of God" implies its divine glory to which they were admitted. freely--"without charge."

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown· Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, 1871reformed

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2CO 11:71TH 2:9 2TH 3:7-9
Reached by 2 independent paths from here.
2CO 11:71TH 2:9 ACT 18:3
Reached by 2 independent paths from here.
2CO 11:71TH 2:9 2CO 11:9
2CO 11:72CO 10:1 2CO 10:10
2CO 11:72CO 10:1 MAT 11:29
2CO 11:72CO 10:1 GAL 5:2
2CO 11:72CO 10:1 ROM 12:1
2CO 11:71CO 9:6 ACT 13:1-2

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