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2 Corinthians 10:13

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But we will not boast beyond proper limits, but within the boundaries with which God appointed to us, which reach even to you.

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Verse 13. The apostle here reprehends the vain boasting of false teachers. I will not, like them, say, that I have carried the light of the gospel to the utmost limits of the globe, that I have converted millions of men, avoided an infinity of dangers, performed many miracles, and so forth No: I confine myself to the part assigned me by God. I will only glory in having come even to you. This I can do with justice, and without arrogance. Each one has his share, his measure, or his part to cultivate in the vineyard of Christ. Calmet, and V.

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