What is the meaning of 2 Corinthians 10:15?

* The two F.O.G. Bibles and Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Neither 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,

World English Bible (WEB)

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,

Strong's King James

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},

The F.O.G *

(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 Message *

[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.

Young's Literal Translation

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,

2 Corinthians 10:15

Commentary: What is the Meaning of this Verse?

Jean Paul Joseph

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