¹⁵ We do not boast beyond limits, that is, in the labors of others, but our hope is that, as your faith increases, our field among you may be greatly enlarged,

²⁰ Thus I make it my ambition to proclaim the gospel, not where Christ has already been named, so that I do not build on someone else’s foundation,^(A)

Thanksgiving

³ We must always give thanks to God for you, brothers and sisters, as is right, because your faith is growing abundantly and the love of every one of you for one another is increasing.^(A)

¹³ We, however, will not boast beyond limits but will keep within the field that God has assigned to us, to reach out even as far as you.

¹³ None of the rest dared to join them, but the people held them in high esteem.^(A)