2 Corinthians 10:16

We hope for this, so that we may preach the gospel even in regions beyond you. We will not boast about the work being done in another's area. 1

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In The King James Version

To preach the gospel in the regions beyond you, and not to boast in another man’s line of things made ready to our hand.

In Context

15We have not boasted beyond limits about the labors of others. Instead, we expect that as your faith continues to grow, our work among you will greatly expand.

17“But let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord.”

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Cross References

Romans 15:24I am hopeful that I will see you in passing when I go to Spain, and to be helped by you along my journey there, once I have enjoyed your company for a while.

Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 10:13-18

The Apostle Asserts His Claims. ( a. d. 57.) 12 For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise. 13 But we will not boast of things without our measure, but according to the measure of the rule which God hath distributed to us, a measure to reach even unto you. 14 For we stretch not ourselves beyond our measure, as though we reached not unto you: for we are come… Read the whole commentary →

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