2 Corinthians 10:13 “We, however, will not boast beyond our limits, but only within the fie…”

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.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

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.

World English Bible

But we will not boast beyond proper limits, but within the boundaries with which God appointed to us, which reach even to you.

American Standard Version

But we will not glory beyond our measure, but according to the measure of the province which God apportioned to us as a measure, to reach even unto you.

Geneva Bible 1599

But we wil not reioyce of things, which are not within our measure, but according to the measure of the line, whereof God hath distributed vnto vs a measure to attaine euen vnto you.

Darby Translation

Now we will not boast out of measure, but according to the measure of the rule which the God of measure has apportioned to us, to reach to you also.

Young's Literal Translation

and we in regard to the unmeasured things will not boast ourselves, but after the measure of the line that the God of measure did appoint to us — to reach even unto you;

Bible in Basic English

We will not give glory to ourselves in over-great measure, but after the measure of the rule which God has given us, a measure which comes even to you.

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Cross references

“we will not”

Proverbs 25:14 2 Corinthians 10:15

Proverbs 25:14 · BSB

Like clouds and wind without rain is the man who boasts of gifts never given.

2 Corinthians 10:15 · 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,

“according”

Romans 12:6 1 Peter 4:10 Romans 15:20 Ephesians 4:7 1 Corinthians 12:11 Matthew 25:15

Romans 12:6 · BSB

We have different gifts according to the grace given us. If one’s gift is prophecy, let him use it in proportion to his faith;

1 Peter 4:10 · BSB

As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another.

Romans 15:20 · BSB

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.

Ephesians 4:7 · BSB

Now to each one of us grace has been given according to the measure of the gift of Christ.

1 Corinthians 12:11 · BSB

All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, who apportions them to each one as He determines.

Matthew 25:15 · BSB

To one he gave five talents, to another two talents, and to another one talent—each according to his own ability. And he went on his journey.

“rule”

Psalm 19:4 Isaiah 28:17 Romans 10:18

Psalm 19:4 · BSB

their voice has gone out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world. In the heavens He has pitched a tent for the sun.

Isaiah 28:17 · BSB

I will make justice the measuring line and righteousness the level. Hail will sweep away your refuge of lies, and water will flood your hiding place.

Romans 10:18 · BSB

But I ask, did they not hear? Indeed they did: “Their voice has gone out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world.”

Also

Romans 12:3

Romans 12:3 · BSB

For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but think of yourself with sober judgment, according to the measure of faith God has given you.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

12We do not dare to classify or compare ourselves with some who commend themselves. When they measure themselves by themselves and compare themselves with themselves, they show their ignorance.

14We are not overstepping our bounds, as if we had not come to you. Indeed, we were the first to reach you with the gospel of Christ.

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