2 Corinthians 10:16

16 so that we may proclaim the good news in lands beyond you, without boasting of work already done in someone else's sphere of action.

2 Corinthians 10:16 Meaning and Commentary

2 Corinthians 10:16

To preach the Gospel in the regions beyond you
Here the apostle clearly expresses what he hoped for, and explains what he meant by being enlarged according to rule; namely, that he should be at liberty to preach the Gospel elsewhere; and hoped he should be directed by the providence of God, to carry it into the more remote and distant parts of the world, where as yet Christ had not been named:

and not to boast in another man's line:
or enter into another man's province, glory in other men's labours, as did the false apostles: and boast

of things made ready to our hand;
that is, of places cultivated and improved, by the preaching of the Gospel, so as to bring forth fruit to the honour and glory of God; where many souls were already converted, and churches were planted and put into good order, and were in a flourishing condition; see ( Romans 15:18-21 ) .

2 Corinthians 10:16 In-Context

14 For we were not overstepping our limits when we reached you; we were the first to come all the way to you with the good news of Christ.

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

16 so that we may proclaim the good news in lands beyond you, without boasting of work already done in someone else's sphere of action.

17 "Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord."

18 For it is not those who commend themselves that are approved, but those whom the Lord commends.

Footnotes

• [a]. Or [the gospel]