1 tn Or “boast excessively.” The phrase εἰς τὰ ἄμετρα (ei" ta ametra) is an idiom; literally it means “into that which is not measured,” that is, a point on a scale that goes beyond what might be expected (L&N 78.27).
2 tn Or “in the labors.”
3 tn Grk “but we have the hope.”
4 tn Or “greatly enlarged.”
5 tn That is, Paul’s work might be greatly expanded within the area of activity assigned to him by God.