2 Corinthians 10:15

Nor do we boast beyond certain limits ¹  in the work ²  done by others, but we hope ³  that as your faith continues to grow, our work may be greatly expanded ⁴  among you according to our limits, ⁵ 

Ro 15:20; 2Co 10:13

¹ tn Or “boast excessively.” The phrase εἰς τὰ ἄμετρα (ei" ta ametra) is an idiom; literally it means “into that which is not measured,” that is, a point on a scale that goes beyond what might be expected (L&N 78.27).

² tn Or “in the labors.”

³ tn Grk “but we have the hope.”

⁴ tn Or “greatly enlarged.”

⁵ tn That is, Paul’s work might be greatly expanded within the area of activity assigned to him by God.