On the first of the week let each of you put by at home, laying up in whatever degree he may have prospered, that there may be no collections when I come.

For I reckon that in nothing I am behind those who are in surpassing degree apostles.

I have become a fool; ye have compelled me; for I ought to have been commended by you; for I have been nothing behind those who were in surpassing degree apostles, if also I am nothing.

for those who shall have ministered well obtain for themselves a good degree, and much boldness in faith which is in Christ Jesus.

But let the brother of low degree glory in his elevation,