2 Corinthians 10:16

16 to preach the Gospel in the regions beyond you, and not to boast in another man's rule, which he made ready for our hand.

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 stretch not ourselves beyond our measure, as though we reached not unto you. For we have come as far as to you also in preaching the Gospel of Christ,

15 not boasting of things beyond our own measure, that is, of other men's labors; but having hope that, when your faith has increased, we shall be magnified in you according to our rule abundantly,

16 to preach the Gospel in the regions beyond you, and not to boast in another man's rule, which he made ready for our hand.

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

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