2 Corinthians 10:16

16 to preach the gospel in the regions beyond you, without entering into the measure {Gr. rule} of another to glory in that which has already been made ready.

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 do not overextend ourselves by reaching unto you; for we are also come unto you with the gospel of the Christ,

15 Not glorying of things beyond our measure in the labours of others; but having hope of the increase of your faith, that we shall be abundantly enlarged among you according to our rule,

16 to preach the gospel in the regions beyond you, without entering into the measure {Gr. rule} of another to glory in that which has already been made ready.

17 But he that glories, let him glory in the Lord.

18 For it is not he that commends himself that is approved, but whom the Lord commends.