2 Corinthians 10:15

and not boasting in things without measure, in the labors of others, but having hope of your faith increasing among you, to be magnified according to our rule exceedingly,

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

In The King James Version

Not boasting of things without our measure, that is, of other men’s labours; but having hope, when your faith is increased, that we shall be enlarged by you according to our rule abundantly,

In Context

14For not as not reaching unto you do we stretch ourselves, for we have advanced in the gospel of Christ even unto you:

16to preach the gospel in the regions beyond you, not to glory according to the rule of others in things made ready.

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Cross References

Romans 15:20but being so ambitious not to preach the gospel, where Christ has been named, in order that I may not build on another man's foundation;

2 Thessalonians 1:3We ought always to give thanks to God for you, brethren, as it is worthy, because your faith increases, and the divine love of each one of you all towards one another abounds more and more;

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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