2 Corinthians 10:15

Webster's Bible (1833)

not boasting beyond proper limits in other men's labors, but having hope that as your faith grows, we will be abundantly enlarged by you in our sphere of influence,

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Referenced Verses

  • Rom 15:20 : 20 yes, making it my aim to preach the Gospel, not where Christ was already named, that I might not build on another's foundation.
  • 2 Cor 10:13 : 13 But we will not boast beyond proper limits, but within the boundaries with which God appointed to us, which reach even to you.
  • 2 Thess 1:3 : 3 We are bound to always give thanks to God for you, brothers,{The word for "brothers" here and where context allows may also be correctly translated "brothers and sisters" or "siblings."} even as it is appropriate, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of each and every one of you towards one another abounds;
  • Acts 5:13 : 13 None of the rest dared to join them, however the people honored them.

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    11Let such a person consider this, that what we are in word by letters when we are absent, such are we also in deed when we are present.

    12For we are not bold to number or compare ourselves with some of those who commend themselves. But they themselves, measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves with themselves, are without understanding.

    13But we will not boast beyond proper limits, but within the boundaries with which God appointed to us, which reach even to you.

    14For we don't stretch ourselves too much, as though we didn't reach to you. For we came even as far as to you with the Gospel of Christ,

  • 16so as to preach the Gospel even to the parts beyond you, not to boast in what someone else has already done.

  • 8For though I should boast somewhat abundantly concerning our authority, (which the Lord gave for building you up, and not for casting you down) I will not be disappointed,

  • 12For we are not commending ourselves to you again, but speak as giving you occasion of boasting on our behalf, that you may have something to answer those who boast in appearance, and not in heart.

  • 2 Cor 8:7-8
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    7But as you abound in everything, in faith, utterance, knowledge, all earnestness, and in your love to us, see that you also abound in this grace.

    8I speak not by way of commandment, but as proving through the earnestness of others the sincerity also of your love.

  • 24Not that we have lordship over your faith, but are fellow workers with you for your joy. For you stand firm in faith.

  • 2 Cor 9:3-4
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    3But I have sent the brothers that our boasting on your behalf may not be in vain in this respect, that, just as I said, you may be prepared,

    4so that I won't by any means, if there come with me any of Macedonia and find you unprepared, we (to say nothing of you) should be disappointed in this confident boasting.

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    12For our boasting is this: the testimony of our conscience, that in holiness and sincerity of God, not in fleshly wisdom but in the grace of God we behaved ourselves in the world, and more abundantly toward you.

    13For we write no other things to you, than what you read or even acknowledge, and I hope you will acknowledge to the end;

    14as also you acknowledged us in part, that we are your boasting, even as you also are ours, in the day of our Lord Jesus.

    15In this confidence, I was determined to come first to you, that you might have a second benefit;

  • Phil 1:25-26
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    25Having this confidence, I know that I will remain, yes, and remain with you all, for your progress and joy in the faith,

    26that your rejoicing may abound in Christ Jesus in me through my presence with you again.

  • 13Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope, in the power of the Holy Spirit.

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    19Not only so, but who was also appointed by the assemblies to travel with us in this grace, which is served by us to the glory of the Lord himself, and to show our readiness.

    20We are avoiding this, that any man should blame us concerning this abundance which is administered by us.

  • 8For from you has sounded forth the word of the Lord, not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith toward God has gone forth; so that we need not to say anything.

  • 14For if in anything I have boasted to him on your behalf, I was not disappointed. But as we spoke all things to you in truth, so our glorying also which I made before Titus was found to be truth.

  • 10for indeed you do it toward all the brothers who are in all Macedonia. But we exhort you, brothers, that you abound more and more;

  • 4Great is my boldness of speech toward you. Great is my boasting on your behalf. I am filled with comfort. I overflow with joy in all our affliction.

  • 10As the truth of Christ is in me, no one will stop me from this boasting in the regions of Achaia.

  • 19Again, do you think that we are excusing ourselves to you? In the sight of God we speak in Christ. But all things, beloved, are for your edifying.

  • 6Now these things, brothers, I have in a figure transferred to myself and Apollos for your sakes, that in us you might learn not to think beyond the things which are written, that none of you be puffed up against one another.

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    3We are bound to always give thanks to God for you, brothers,{The word for "brothers" here and where context allows may also be correctly translated "brothers and sisters" or "siblings."} even as it is appropriate, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of each and every one of you towards one another abounds;

    4so that we ourselves boast about you in the assemblies of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and in the afflictions which you endure.

  • 13Now in return, I speak as to my children, you also be open wide.

  • 10night and day praying exceedingly that we may see your face, and may perfect that which is lacking in your faith?

  • 9not because we don't have the right, but to make ourselves an example to you, that you should imitate us.

  • 14and that most of the brothers in the Lord, being confident through my bonds, are more abundantly bold to speak the word of God without fear.

  • 8For we don't desire to have you uninformed, brothers,{The word for "brothers" here and where context allows may also be correctly translated "brothers and sisters" or "siblings."} concerning our affliction which happened to us in Asia, that we were weighed down exceedingly, beyond our power, so much that we despaired even of life.

  • 2Yes, I beg you that I may not, when present, show courage with the confidence with which I intend to be bold against some, who consider us to be walking according to the flesh.

  • 8Therefore, though I have all boldness in Christ to command you that which is appropriate,

  • 12Having therefore such a hope, we use great boldness of speech,

  • 12that is, that I with you may be encouraged in you, each of us by the other's faith, both yours and mine.

  • 24Therefore show the proof of your love to them in front of the assemblies, and of our boasting on your behalf.

  • 11Our mouth is open to you, Corinthians. Our heart is enlarged.

  • 7for this cause, brothers, we were comforted over you in all our distress and affliction through your faith.

  • 12and the Lord make you to increase and abound in love one toward another, and toward all men, even as we also do toward you,

  • 15For all things are for your sakes, that the grace, being multiplied through the many, may cause the thanksgiving to abound to the glory of God.

  • 4But even as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the Gospel, so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, who tests our hearts.

  • 17I have therefore my boasting in Christ Jesus in things pertaining to God.

  • 11To this end we also pray always for you, that our God may count you worthy of your calling, and fulfill every desire of goodness and work of faith, with power;

  • 20according to my earnest expectation and hope, that I will in no way be disappointed, but with all boldness, as always, now also Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life, or by death.

  • 8You are already filled. You have already become rich. You have come to reign without us. Yes, and I wish that you did reign, that we also might reign with you.

  • 5This was not as we had hoped, but first they gave their own selves to the Lord, and to us through the will of God.