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so as to preach the gospel even to the parts beyond you, not to boast in what someone else has already done.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
Even unto the parts beyond you (εις τα υπερεκεινα υμων). Compound adverb (υπερ, εκεινα, beyond those places) used as preposition. …
19th Century
Anglican
To preach the gospel in the regions beyond you.—It is clear, from Romans 15:19-24, that he is thinking of:
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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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
To preach the Gospel in the regions beyond you Here the apostle clearly expresses what he hoped for, and explains wh…
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…
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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…
