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2 Corinthians 11:5-7
New Catholic Bible
2 Corinthians 11:5-7
New Catholic Bible
5 I do not regard myself as being inferior to these “super-apostles.” 6 I may be untrained in the art of speaking, but the same is not true of me in regard to knowledge. In every way and in all respects, we have made this evident to you.
Paul’s Apostolate. 7 Did I make a mistake by preaching the gospel of God without charge, humbling myself[a] so that you might be exalted?
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- 2 Corinthians 11:7 Humbling myself: apparently Paul’s opponents took issue with the fact that he failed to accept payment for his services. This went counter to the practice of first-century traveling philosophers and religious teachers, who exacted payment in proportion to the worth of their performance.
2 Corinthians 11:5-7
New International Version
2 Corinthians 11:5-7
New International Version
5 I do not think I am in the least inferior to those “super-apostles.”[a](A) 6 I may indeed be untrained as a speaker,(B) but I do have knowledge.(C) We have made this perfectly clear to you in every way. 7 Was it a sin(D) for me to lower myself in order to elevate you by preaching the gospel of God(E) to you free of charge?(F)
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- 2 Corinthians 11:5 Or to the most eminent apostles
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