2 Corinthians 10:16

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“so that we can preach the gospel in the regions beyond you. Then we will not be boasting in the work already done in another man’s territory.”

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BSBPD

“so that we can preach the gospel in the regions beyond you. Then we will not be boasting in the work already done in another man’s territory.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“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.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“so as to preach the gospel even unto the parts beyond you, and not to glory in another’s province in regard of things ready to our hand.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“in the <FI>places<Fi> beyond you to proclaim good news, not in another's line in regard to the things made ready, to boast;”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo 2 Corinthians 10:16 — 2 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Acts 19:21After these things had happened, Paul resolved in the Spirit to go to Jerusalem after he had passed through Macedonia and Achaia. “After I have been there,” he said, “I must see Rome as well.”
  2. Romans 15:24I hope to see you on my way to Spain. And after I have enjoyed your company for a while, you can equip me for my journey.

Cross-reference data: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (public domain) via OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0).

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