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A Vision for New Frontiers
Commentators explain that Paul's ambition was not to build on existing work but to engage in pioneer evangelism. He longed to preach in new regions like Western Greece, Rome, and Spain, where the gospel had not yet taken root. This reveals a heart dedicated to expanding the frontiers of the faith.
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2 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Corinthians 10:16
18th Century
Theologian
To preach the gospel in the regions beyond you. What regions are referred to here can be only a matter of conjecture. It may be that he wi…
AT Robertson
On 2 Corinthians 10:16
Even unto the parts beyond you (εις τα υπερεκεινα υμων). Compound adverb (υπερ, εκεινα, beyond those places) used as preposition. …
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Corinthians 10:16
19th Century
Bishop
To preach the gospel in the regions beyond you.—It is clear, from Romans 15:19-24, that he is thinking of:
- Western Greece,…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Corinthians 10:16
Twice here Paul indirectly chides his opponents for priding themselves on work already done by others. They probably boasted that the spiritual vit…
John Gill
On 2 Corinthians 10:16
17th Century
Pastor
To preach the Gospel in the regions beyond you
Here the apostle clearly expresses what he hoped for, and explains wh…
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…