Not boasting of things without our measure, that is, of other men’s labours; but having hope, when your faith is increased, that we shall be enlarged by you according to our rule abundantly,
We're not out here taking credit for work we didn't do or bragging about other people's achievements. But we're genuinely hoping that as your faith grows stronger, you'll help us expand our ministry even more, all within the boundaries God has set for us.
Real leaders don't steal credit, they invest in others and grow together.
📚 Historical Context
In the context of 2 Corinthians, Paul was writing to the church in Corinth to defend his ministry against false teachers who were boasting about their influence in areas they hadn't personally worked. He emphasized that he avoided taking credit for the efforts of others, like the initial evangelists who had planted the church, and instead focused on the boundaries God had set for his own apostolic work. This reflects the early Christian community's challenges with pride and the need for authentic leadership.
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