'Degree' in the Bible

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,