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not boasting beyond proper limits in other men`s labors, but having hope that as your faith grows, we will be magnified in you according to our boundaries to abundance,
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
Not boasting of things without our measure. There is here probably an allusion to the false teachers at Corinth. They had come after Paul …
In other men's labours (εν αλλοτριοις κοποις). Αλλοτριος means belonging to another as in Lu 16:12. Paul founded the church in Cor…
19th Century
Anglican
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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Twice here Paul indirectly chides his opponents for priding themselves on work already done by others. They probably boasted that the spiritual vit…
16th Century
Protestant
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Not boasting of things without our measure The apostle here asserts what he had done before, (2 Corinthians 10:13)…
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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…
13th Century
Catholic
Having indicated the reason behind the things he had said, the Apostle now explains that reason. He had said that he measures himself by himself an…
