Read Full ChapterWe, however, will not boast beyond our limits, but only within the field of influence that God has assigned to us—a field that reaches even to you.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
But we will not boast beyond proper limits, but within the boundaries with which God appointed to us, which reach even to you.
World English Bible (WEB)
But{G1161} we{G2249} will{G2744} not{G3780} boast{G2744}{(G5695)} of things without{G1519} our measure{G280}, but{G235} according{G2596} to the measure{G3358} of the rule{G2583} which{G3739} God{G2316} hath distributed{G3307}{(G5656)} to us{G2254}, a measure{G3358} to reach{G2185}{(G5635)} even{G2532} unto{G891} you{G5216}.
Strong's King James
(13) But we won't boast for the immeasurable but rather according to the measure of the assignment which יהוה YAHWEH divided to us, a measure which reached even as far as you!
The F.O.G
[13] We won't boast beyond our legitimate sphere, but will stay within the boundaries God has granted us - boundaries that definitely extend to include you.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
and we in regard to the unmeasured things will not boast ourselves, but after the measure of the line that the God of measure did appoint to us—to reach even unto you;
Young's Literal Translation
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