2 Corinthians 10:15

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,

Berean Standard Bible

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Study note

Setting — Paul addresses the Corinthian believers to clarify his missionary boundaries during a defense of his apostolic ministry. He writes to correct accusations of overreaching while establishing the proper scope of his work among them.

The words — The Greek ἄμετρα (ametra) translates literally to "beyond measure," and καυχώμενοι (kauchōmenoi) means "boasting." Together they frame the prohibition against claiming credit outside one's assigned field.

The thread — This theme appears in Romans 15:20, which vows to preach where Christ was unknown rather than building on another’s foundation. It aligns with 2 Corinthians 10:13, which restricts boasting to the sphere God specifically allotted.

Why it lands — The text commands ministers to measure their claims against their actual assignments rather than appropriating others’ work. It directs attention to the congregation’s growing faith as the legitimate catalyst for expanding influence.

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The Greek words

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,

Cross-references

Romans 15:20 In this way I have aspired to preach the gospel where Christ was not known, so that I would not be building on someone else’s foundation.
2 Thessalonians 1:3 We are obligated to thank God for you all the time, brothers, as is fitting, because your faith is growing more and more, and your love for one another is increasing.
2 Corinthians 10:13 We, however, will not boast beyond our limits, but only within the field of influence that God has assigned to us—a field that reaches even to you.
Acts 5:13 Although the people regarded them highly, no one else dared to join them.