KJV ORIGINAL
For what is it wherein ye were inferior to other churches, except it be that I myself was not burdensome to you? forgive me this wrong.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
So what made you any less important than the other churches? The only difference was that I didn't ask you for financial support — I covered my own expenses. Oh, forgive me for that terrible mistake!
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Paul's being sarcastic here — he's saying his only 'mistake' was not letting them support him financially.
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