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15 Nor do we boast beyond certain limits[a] in the work[b] done by others, but we hope[c] that as your faith continues to grow, our work may be greatly expanded[d] among you according to our limits,[e]

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Corinthians 10:15 tn Or “boast excessively.” The phrase εἰς τὰ ἄμετρα (eis ta ametra) is an idiom; literally it means “into that which is not measured,” that is, a point on a scale that goes beyond what might be expected (L&N 78.27).
  2. 2 Corinthians 10:15 tn Or “in the labors.”
  3. 2 Corinthians 10:15 tn Grk “but we have the hope.”
  4. 2 Corinthians 10:15 tn Or “greatly enlarged.”
  5. 2 Corinthians 10:15 tn That is, Paul’s work might be greatly expanded within the area of activity assigned to him by God.

15 not boasting of things beyond measure, that is, (A)in other men’s labors, but having hope, that as your faith is increased, we shall be greatly enlarged by you in our sphere,

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15 Neither do we go beyond our limits(A) by boasting of work done by others.(B) Our hope is that, as your faith continues to grow,(C) our sphere of activity among you will greatly expand,

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15 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,

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