2 Corinthians 10:16

So we may preach the gospel in the regions beyond you, and not to boast of work already done in another man's field.

Revised King James New Testament

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 do not boast of things without limit, that is, of other men's labours; but we have hope, when your faith has increased, that our field among you shall be greatly enlarged,

17But he who boasts, let him boast in the Lord.

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Cross References

Romans 15:24I hope to see you on my way to Spain, and to be helped on my journey there by you, after 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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