2 Corinthians 11:7

7Was it a sin for me to lower myself in order to elevate you by preaching the gospel of God to you free of charge?

7Or did I commit a sin by humbling myself so that you might be exalted, because I preached the gospel of God to you without charge?

7Or 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?

7Or did I [perhaps] sin by humbling myself so that you might be exalted and honored, because I preached God’s gospel to you 11:7 Traveling philosophers and religious teachers (including the false apostles) customarily charged for their lectures. Paul’s reason for refusing support from this church is unclear.free of charge?

7Was 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?

7I preached God’s good news to you free of charge. When I did that, I was putting myself down in order to lift you up. Was this a sin?