14 For we are not overextending ourselves as though we did not reach you, since we have come to you, preaching the gospel of Christ.
15 We are not boasting of things beyond our measure in other men’s labors. But we have hope that when your faith is increased, our region shall be greatly enlarged by you,
16 to preach the gospel in the regions beyond you and not to boast in another man’s accomplishments.
17 But, “Let him who boasts, boast in the Lord.”
18 For it is not he who commends himself who is approved, but he whom the Lord commends.