^{13 Ref} But we will not boast beyond proper limits, but within the boundaries with which God appointed to us, which reach even to you.

^{14 Ref} For we don't stretch ourselves too much, as though we didn't reach to you. For we came even as far as to you with the Gospel of Christ,

^{15 Ref} not boasting beyond proper limits in other men's labors, but having hope that as your faith grows, we will be abundantly enlarged by you in our sphere of influence,

^{16 Ref} so as to preach the Gospel even to the parts beyond you, not to boast in what someone else has already done.