Was it a sin for me to lower myself in order to elevate you by preaching the gospel of God to you free of charge?
NIV
But did I perhaps make a mistake and do you a wrong in debasing and cheapening myself so that you might be exalted and enriched in dignity and honor and happiness by preaching God's Gospel without expense to you?
AMP
Have I committed an offence in abasing myself that ye might be exalted, because I have preached to you the gospel of God freely?
KJV
"What honor and recognition has Mordecai received for this?" the king asked. "Nothing has been done for him," his attendants answered.
NIV
And the king said, What honor or distinction has been given Mordecai for this? Then the king's servants who ministered to him said, Nothing has been done for him.
AMP
And the king said, What honour and dignity hath been done to Mordecai for this? Then said the king's servants that ministered unto him, There is nothing done for him.
KJV
To which of the angels did God ever say, "Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet"?
NIV
Besides, to which of the angels has He ever said, Sit at My right hand [associated with Me in My royal dignity] till I make your enemies a stool for your feet? [Ps. 110:1.]AMP
But to which of the angels said he at any time, Sit on my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool?
KJV
He must manage his own family well and see that his children obey him, and he must do so in a manner worthy of full respect.
NIV
He must rule his own household well, keeping his children under control, with true dignity, commanding their respect in every way and keeping them respectful.
AMP
One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;
KJV
She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.
NIV
Strength and dignity are her clothing and her position is strong and secure; she rejoices over the future [the latter day or time to come, knowing that she and her family are in readiness for it]!
AMP
Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.
KJV
"Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might, the first sign of my strength, excelling in honor, excelling in power."
NIV
Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might, the beginning (the firstfruits) of my manly strength and vigor; [your birthright gave you] the preeminence in dignity and the preeminence in power.
AMP
Reuben, thou art my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, the excellency of dignity, and the excellency of power:
KJV
Then adorn yourself with glory and splendor, and clothe yourself in honor and majesty.
NIV
[Since you question the manner of the Almighty's rule] deck yourself now with the excellency and dignity [of the Supreme Ruler, and yourself undertake the government of the world if you are so wise], and array yourself with honor and majesty.
AMP
Deck thyself now with majesty and excellency; and array thyself with glory and beauty.
KJV
