2 Corinthians 10:13
But we will not boast of things without our measure, but according to the measure of the rule which God hath distributed to us, a measure to reach even unto you.
Context
This verse from 2 Corinthians Chapter 10 connects to 10 cross-references. Paul's apology against those who say his letters are weighty but his personal presence is weak. He argues that his warfare is spiritual: pulling down strongholds, taking every thought captive to obey Christ. He will not boast beyond his sphere …
Other Translations
But we will not glory beyond our measure, but according to the measure of the province which God apportioned to us as a measure, to reach even unto you.
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;
We will not give glory to ourselves in over-great measure, but after the measure of the rule which God has given us, a measure which comes even to you.
Cross References
Judgment also will I lay to the line, and righteousness to the plummet: and the hail shall sweep away the …
As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the …
And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his …
But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will.
Their line is gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them …
Not boasting of things without our measure, that is, of other men’s labours; but having hope, when your faith is …
For we stretch not ourselves beyond our measure, as though we reached not unto you: for we are come as …
Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain.
But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.
Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build upon another …