Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (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?

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Or did I do wrong in making myself low so that you might be lifted up, because I gave you the good news of God without reward?

Darby English Bible (DBY)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

Or did I commit a sin in humbling myself that you might be exalted, because I preached to you God's Gospel free of charge?

Young's Literal Translation (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?