To preach the gospel in the regions beyond you, and not to boast in another man’s line of things made ready to our hand.
We want to share the good news in places way beyond where you are, not take credit for work that someone else already did and act like we built it ourselves.
Real leaders don't steal credit, they go where no one else has gone yet.
📚 Historical Context
In the context of 2 Corinthians, Paul is defending his apostolic ministry against critics in Corinth who questioned his authority and methods. He emphasizes his focus on preaching the gospel in untouched regions beyond where the Corinthians lived, to avoid claiming credit for work already established by others. This reflects Paul's broader missionary strategy of pioneering new areas for the early church, as seen in his travels documented in the Book of Acts.
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