^{12 Ref} For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise.

^{13 Ref} 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.

^{14 Ref} For we stretch not ourselves beyond our measure, as though we reached not unto you: for we are come as far as to you also in preaching the gospel of Christ:

^{15 Ref} 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,

^{16 Ref} 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.

^{17 Ref} But he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.

^{18 Ref} For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.