so that we may preach the gospel in the regions that lie beyond you, and not boast of work already done in another person’s area.

And all who will behave in accordance with this rule, peace and mercy be on them, and on the Israel of God.

But we will not boast beyond certain limits, but will confine our boasting according to the limits of the work to which God has appointed us, that reaches even as far as you.

Nor do we boast beyond certain limits in the work done by others, but we hope that as your faith continues to grow, our work may be greatly expanded among you according to our limits,