For we stretch not ourselves beyond our measure, as though we reached not unto you: for we are come as far as to you also in preaching the gospel of Christ:
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Interpretation
If we would compare ourselves with others who excel us, this would be a good method to keep us humble. The apostle fixes a good rule for his conduct; namely, not to boast of things without his measure, which was the measure God had distributed to him.
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This thought runs through 2 Corinthians 10:11-15.
Glossary
- Corinth Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Corinth.