2 Corinthians 10:13

But we will not glory of things beyond our bounds, but according to the measure of the rule which God hath given to us, a measure to come even unto you.

1770 John Worsley NT

In The King James Version

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.

In Context

12For we presume not to number, or compare ourselves with some who recommend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves with themselves, are void of understanding.

14For we do not stretch ourselves beyond measure, as though we were not commissioned to come unto you; for we have reached even to you also in preaching the gospel of Christ.

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Cross References

Romans 10:18But I say, Have they not heard? Verily their sound is gone out into all the earth, and their words to the ends of the world.

Romans 12:6But having different gifts, according to the grace conferred upon us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of our faith:

1 Corinthians 12:11but all these worketh that one and the same Spirit distributing to every one in particular as He sees fit.

Ephesians 4:7But grace is given to each of us, according to the measure of the gift of Christ.

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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