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But from those who were reputed to be somewhat ( whatsoever they were, it maketh no matter to me: God accepteth not man's person)âthey, I say, who were of repute imparted nothing to me:
Now from those recognized as important (what they once were makes no difference to me; God does not show favoritism )âthey added nothing to me.
But of these who seemed to be somewhat, (whatsoever they were, it maketh no matter to me: God accepteth no man's person:) for they who seemed to be somewhat in conference added nothing to me:
But from those who were of considerable repute (what they were makes no difference to me; God shows no favoritism)âwell, those who were of repute contributed nothing to me.
As for those who were held in high esteemâwhatever they were makes no difference to me; God does not show favoritismâthey added nothing to my message.
But from those who seemed to be somethingâwhatever they were, it makes no difference to me; God shows personal favoritism to no manâfor those who seemed to be something added nothing to me.
And the leaders of the church had nothing to add to what I was preaching. (By the way, their reputation as great leaders made no difference to me, for God has no favorites.)
But from those who were reputed to be importantâwhatever they were, it makes no difference to me; God doesnât show partiality to manâthey, I say, who were respected imparted nothing to me,