14 We are not bragging more than we should. After all, we did bring the message about Christ to you.
15 We don't brag about what others have done, as if we had done those things ourselves. But I hope as you become stronger in your faith, we will be able to reach many more of the people around you. That has always been our goal.
16 Then we will be able to preach the good news in other lands where we cannot take credit for work someone else has already done.
17 The Scriptures say, “If you want to brag, then brag about the Lord.”
18 You may brag about yourself, but the only approval that counts is the Lord's approval.