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The Pioneer vs. The Poacher
Commentators unanimously highlight Paul's sharp contrast with his opponents. He established the Corinthian church through great effort, while the false teachers arrived later to claim credit for his "labors." Paul's principle, seen also in Romans 15:20, was to be a pioneer, preaching the gospel in new territories rather than intruding on work already done by others. This serves as a timeless model for ministerial integrity.
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2 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Corinthians 10:15
18th Century
Theologian
Not boasting of things without our measure. There is here probably an allusion to the false teachers at Corinth. They had come after Paul …
AT Robertson
On 2 Corinthians 10:15
In other men's labours (εν αλλοτριοις κοποις). Αλλοτριος means belonging to another as in Lu 16:12. Paul founded the church in Cor…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Corinthians 10:15
19th Century
Bishop
Not boasting of things without our measure . . . — These words are not merely defensive. He presses home the charge of intrusion. They, no…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Corinthians 10:15
Twice here Paul indirectly chides his opponents for priding themselves on work already done by others. They probably boasted that the spiritual vit…
John Calvin
On 2 Corinthians 10:15
16th Century
Theologian
In the labors of others. He now reproves more freely the false Apostles, who, while they had set their hand to reaping another man’s harve…
John Gill
On 2 Corinthians 10:15
17th Century
Pastor
Not boasting of things without our measure
The apostle here asserts what he had done before, (2 Corinthians 10:13)…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Corinthians 10:12–18
17th Century
Minister
If we were to compare ourselves with others who excel us, this would be a good method to keep us humble. The apostle establishes a good rule for hi…