2 Corinthians 11:7 nasb — Or did I commit a sin in humbling myself so that you might be exalted, because I preached the gospel of God to you with…

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"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?"

— 2 Corinthians 11:7, NASB

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2 Corinthians 11 — Context

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For if one comes and preaches another Jesus whom we have not preached, or you receive a different spirit which you have not received, or a different gospel which you have not accepted, you bear this beautifully.

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For I consider myself not in the least inferior to the most eminent apostles.

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But even if I am unskilled in speech, yet I am not so in knowledge; in fact, in every way we have made this evident to you in all things.

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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?

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I robbed other churches by taking wages from them to serve you;

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and when I was present with you and was in need, I was not a burden to anyone; for when the brethren came from Macedonia they fully supplied my need, and in everything I kept myself from being a burden to you, and will continue to do so.

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As the truth of Christ is in me, this boasting of mine will not be stopped in the regions of Achaia.

2 Corinthians 11:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Corinthians 11:7 say?
2 Corinthians 11:7 in the NASB reads: “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?”
Where is 2 Corinthians 11:7 in the Bible?
2 Corinthians 11:7 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Corinthians, chapter 11, verse 7.
Who wrote 2 Corinthians?
2 Corinthians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 55–56.
What is the book of 2 Corinthians about?
Paul's most personal letter — a defense of his ministry against "false apostles" and a window into the suffering, comfort, weakness, and strength of a true servant of Christ. It contains some of the New Testament's most striking words on generosity, reconciliation, and the new creation.
What are the major themes of 2 Corinthians?
2 Corinthians explores themes including Ministry, Suffering, Comfort, Reconciliation, Generosity, New Creation. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Corinthians 11:7.
What translation should I read 2 Corinthians 11:7 in?
2 Corinthians 11:7 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Corinthians 11:7?
2 Corinthians 11:7 reads (NASB): “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?” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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