not boasting of things beyond measure, that is, in other men’s labors, but having hope, that as your faith is increased, we shall be greatly enlarged by you in our sphere,
Parallel translations
- WEB not boasting beyond proper limits in other men’s labors, but having hope that as your faith grows, we will be abundantly enlarged by you in our sphere of influence,
- KJV 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,
- BSB Neither do we boast beyond our limits in the labors of others. But we hope that as your faith increases, our area of influence among you will greatly increase as well,
- NASB not boasting beyond our measure, that is, in other people’s labors, but with the hope that as your faith grows, we will be, within our domain, enlarged even more by you,
- NLT Nor do we boast and claim credit for the work someone else has done. Instead, we hope that your faith will grow so that the boundaries of our work among you will be extended.
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Quick answer
Paul does not boast in others' labors but hopes that, as the Corinthians' faith grows, his ministry among them will be greatly enlarged. He builds on his own foundation.
Overview
Unlike the intruding teachers who claimed credit for work they never did, Paul looks forward to expanded ministry as the Corinthians mature. Their growth would open the way for further gospel advance. Paul's ambition is the spread of Christ's gospel, not the harvesting of another's labor.
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- Rom 15:20yes, making it my aim to preach the Good News, not where Christ was already named, that I might not build on another’s foundation.
- 2 Th 1:3We are bound to always give thanks to God for you, brothers, even as it is appropriate, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of each and every one of you towards one another abounds;
- 2 Cor 10:13But we will not boast beyond proper limits, but within the boundaries with which God appointed to us, which reach even to you.
- Acts 5:13None of the rest dared to join them, however the people honored them.
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