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10 For there are men who say that his epistles are weighty and powerful; but his bodily appearance is weak, and his speech foolish. 11 But let him who supposes so consider this, that, just as we express ourselves in our epistles when we are away, so are we also in deed when we are present. 12 For we dare not count or compare ourselves with those who are proud of themselves; for it is because they measure themselves by themselves that they do not understand. 13 We do not boast beyond our measure, but according to the measure of the rule which God has distributed to us, a measure to reach even to you. 14 It is not because we are unable to climb where you are; nor are trying to misrepresent ourselves; for we have climbed where we are through the gospel of Christ: 15 And we do not boast of things beyond our measure; that is, by other men’s labor, but we have the hope, that when your faith grows, our pride shall be justified according to our measure. 16 And we shall become strengthened so that we may preach the gospel in the regions beyond you, and not boast of the things already done by others. 17 But he who boasts, let him glory in the LORD. 18 For it is not the one who praises himself who is approved, but the one whom the LORD commends. 2 Corinthians 10:10-18, Lamsa Bible. Public domain.
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