2 Corinthians 10:13
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
13 But we will not boast beyond measure but will keep to the limits[a] God has apportioned us, namely, to reach even to you.
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- 10:13 Will keep to the limits: the notion of proper limits is expressed here by two terms with overlapping meanings, metron and kanōn, which are played off against several expressions denoting overreaching or expansion beyond a legitimate sphere.
2 Corinthians 10:13
EasyEnglish Bible
13 As for us, we will only be proud of the work that God has given us to do. We will not be proud of anything more than that. And that includes our work among you.
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2 Corinthians 10:13
King James Version
13 But we will not boast of things without our measure, but according to the measure of the rule which God hath distributed to us, a measure to reach even unto you.
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2 Corinthians 10:13
New King James Version
13 (A)We, however, will not boast beyond measure, but within the limits of the sphere which God appointed us—a sphere which especially includes you.
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