2 Corinthians 10:15 Meaning and Explanation
“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,”
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Read Full Chapter →Paul does not take credit for others' work, but hopes that as the Corinthians' faith grows, his own field of ministry will expand through them.
What Does 2 Corinthians 10:15 Mean?
Paul repeats that he claims no credit for 'other men's labours.' Unlike his rivals, who built on ground others had broken, he stays within his measure. Then he voices a hope: as the faith of the Corinthians grows, his sphere of work will be enlarged among them.
His ambition, rightly ordered, is for their growth first. He does not want to use them but to see their faith increase, and from that strengthened base to reach still further with the gospel. There is a beautiful chain here: a maturing church becomes a springboard for mission. Paul's hope is not for personal gain but for the wider advance of the good news of Christ.
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What does 2 Corinthians 10:15 mean?
Paul does not take credit for others' work, but hopes that as the Corinthians' faith grows, his own field of ministry will expand through them.