Read Full ChapterNeither do we boast beyond our limits in the labors of others. But we hope that as your faith increases, our area of influence among you will greatly increase as well,
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
not boasting beyond proper limits in other men’s labors, but having hope that as your faith grows, we will be abundantly enlarged by you in our sphere of influence,
World English Bible (WEB)
Not{G3756} boasting{G2744}{(G5740)} of things without{G1519} our measure{G280}, that is, of{G1722} other men's{G245} labours{G2873}; but{G1161} having{G2192}{(G5723)} hope{G1680}, when your{G5216} faith{G4102} is increased{G837}{(G5746)}, that we shall be enlarged{G3170}{(G5683)} by{G1722} you{G5213} according{G2596} to our{G2257} rule{G2583} abundantly{G1519}{G4050},
Strong's King James
(15) Not boasting of the immeasurable belonging to others but with hope, that as your believing-faith grows we will be glorified in accordance with our assignment for abundance in you.
The F.O.G
[15] We don't take credit for other people's work or boast beyond our proper boundaries. Instead, we hope that as your faith grows, our ministry among you will greatly expand within its appropriate limits.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
not boasting of the things not measured, in other men’s labours, and having hope—your faith increasing—in you to be enlarged, according to our line—into abundance,
Young's Literal Translation
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