2 Corinthians 10:16

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

so that we can preach the gospel in the regions beyond you. For we do not want to boast in work already done in another person's area.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    To preach the gospel in the regions beyond you, and not to boast in another man's line of things made ready to our hand.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    To preach the gospel in the regions beyond you, and not to boast in another man's line of things made ready to our hand.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    To preach the gospel in the regions beyond you, and not to boast in another man's line of things made ready to our hand.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    so as to preach the gospel{G2097} even unto{G1519} the parts beyond{G5238} you,{G5216} [and] not{G3756} to glory{G2744} in{G1722} another's{G245} province{G2583} in regard of{G1519} things ready to our hand.{G2092}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    To preach the gospel{G2097}{(G5670)} in{G1519} the regions beyond{G5238} you{G5216}, and not{G3756} to boast{G2744}{(G5664)} in{G1722} another man's{G245} line{G2583} of{G1519} things made ready to our hand{G2092}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    and to preache ye gospell in those regions which are beyode you: and not to reioyce of that which is by another mans measure prepared all redy.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    and preach the Gospell vnto them that dwell beyonde you, and not to reioyse in that, which is prepared with another mans measure.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    And to preache the Gospel in those regions which are beyonde you: not to reioyce in another mans line, that is, in the thinges that are prepared alreadie.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    And that I shall preache the Gospell, in those regions which are beyonde you: and not to glorie of those thynges, which by another mans measure are prepared alredy.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    To preach the gospel in the [regions] beyond you, [and] not to boast in another man's line of things made ready to our hand.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    so as to preach the Gospel even to the parts beyond you, not to boast in what someone else has already done.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    in the `places' beyond you to proclaim good news, not in another's line in regard to the things made ready, to boast;

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    so as to preach the gospel even unto the parts beyond you, `and' not to glory in another's province in regard of things ready to our hand.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    so as to preach the gospel even unto the parts beyond you, [and] not to glory in another's province in regard of things ready to our hand.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    So that we may be able to go on and take the good news to countries still farther away than you are, and not take credit for another man's work in making things ready to our hand.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    so as to preach the Good News even to the parts beyond you, not to boast in what someone else has already done.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    so that we may preach the gospel in the regions that lie beyond you, and not boast of work already done in another person’s area.

Referenced Verses

  • Rom 15:24-28 : 24 I plan to do so when I go to Spain. I hope to see you while passing through and to have you assist me on my journey there, after I have enjoyed your company for a while. 25 Now, however, I am on my way to Jerusalem in the service of the Lord’s people there. 26 For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the Lord’s people in Jerusalem. 27 Yes, they were pleased to do it, and indeed they owe it to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual blessings, they are obligated also to minister to them with material blessings. 28 So after I have completed this task and have securely delivered to them this fruit, I will go to Spain and visit you on my way.
  • Acts 19:21 : 21 After these events were completed, Paul resolved in the Spirit to pass through Macedonia and Achaia and to go to Jerusalem, saying, "After I have been there, I must also see Rome."

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