Other translations
New Catholic Bible
As for me, when I came to you, the decision was not in accord with my will but in accord with the will of God. Therefore, continue to bless him every day of your life and sing hymns of praise to him.
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
As for me, when I was with you, I was not acting on my own will, but by the will of God. Bless him each and every day; sing his praises.
Good News Translation®
He wanted me to come and help you; I did not come on my own. So sing God's praises as long as you live.
Wycliffe Bible
for when I was with you, I was (there) by God’s will [or I was (there) by the will of God]. Therefore bless ye him, and sing ye to him.
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
For I did not come as a favor on my part, but by the will of our God. Therefore praise him for ever.
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
As for me, when I was with you, I was not acting on my own will but by the will of God. Bless him each and every day; sing his praises.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition
As for me, when I was with you, I was not acting on my own will, but by the will of God. Bless him each and every day; sing his praises.
Common English Bible © 2011
While I was with you, it wasn’t because I was showing you any favor but because of God’s will. Praise him all your days and sing to him!
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
As for me, when I was with you, I was not acting out of any favor on my part, but by God’s will. So bless God every day; give praise with song.
Revised Standard Version
For I did not come as a favor on my part, but by the will of our God. Therefore praise him for ever.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
As for me, when I was with you, I was not acting on my own will, but by the will of God. Bless him each and every day; sing his praises.