2 Corinthians 10:16

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

To preach the gospel in the [regions] beyond you, [and] not to boast in another man's line of things made ready to our hand.

Complete Jewish Bible:

namely, to proclaim the Good News in regions beyond you. Our hope is not to boast about the work already done by someone else.

Berean Standard Bible:

so that we can preach the gospel in the regions beyond you. Then we will not be boasting in the work already done in another man’s territory.

American Standard Version:

so as to preach the gospel even unto the parts beyond you, and not to glory in another’s province in regard of things ready to our hand.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

To preach the gospel{G2097} in{G1519} the regions beyond{G5238} you{G5216}, and not{G3756} to boast{G2744} in{G1722} another man's{G245} line{G2583} of{G1519} things made ready to our hand{G2092}.

Cross-References (KJV):

Romans 15:24

  • Whensoever I take my journey into Spain, I will come to you: for I trust to see you in my journey, and to be brought on my way thitherward by you, if first I be somewhat filled with your [company].

Romans 15:28

  • When therefore I have performed this, and have sealed to them this fruit, I will come by you into Spain.

Acts 19:21

  • ¶ After these things were ended, Paul purposed in the spirit, when he had passed through Macedonia and Achaia, to go to Jerusalem, saying, After I have been there, I must also see Rome.

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Commentary for 2 Corinthians 10:16

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: G2097
    There are 52 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: εὐαγγελίζω
    Transliteration: euangelízō
    Pronunciation: yoo-ang-ghel-id'-zo
    Description: from εὖ and ἄγγελος; to announce good news ("evangelize") especially the gospel:--declare, bring (declare, show) glad (good) tidings, preach (the gospel).
  2. Strong's Number: G1519
    There are 1513 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: εἰς
    Transliteration: eis
    Pronunciation: ice
    Description: a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases:--(abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), …ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
  3. Strong's Number: G5238
    There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὑπερέκεινα
    Transliteration: hyperékeina
    Pronunciation: hoop-er-ek'-i-nah
    Description: from ὑπέρ and the neuter plural of ἐκεῖνος; above those parts, i.e. still farther:--beyond.
  4. Strong's Number: G5216
    There are 503 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὑμῶν
    Transliteration: hymōn
    Pronunciation: hoo-mone'
    Description: genitive case of ὑμεῖς; of (from or concerning) you:--ye, you, your (own, -selves).
  5. Strong's Number: G3756
    There are 1328 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: οὐ
    Transliteration: ou
    Pronunciation: ookh
    Description: a primary word; the absolute negative (compare μή) adverb; no or not:--+ long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also οὐ μή, μῆκος.
  6. Strong's Number: G2744
    There are 33 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: καυχάομαι
    Transliteration: kaucháomai
    Pronunciation: kow-khah'-om-ahee
    Description: from some (obsolete) base akin to that of (to boast) and εὔχομαι; to vaunt (in a good or a bad sense):--(make) boast, glory, joy, rejoice.
  7. Strong's Number: G1722
    There are 2129 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐν
    Transliteration: en
    Pronunciation: en
    Description: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between εἰς and ἐκ); "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.:--about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (… sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
  8. Strong's Number: G245
    There are 251 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀλλότριος
    Transliteration: allótrios
    Pronunciation: al-lot'-ree-os
    Description: from ἄλλος; another's, i.e. not one's own; by extension foreign, not akin, hostile:--alien, (an-)other (man's, men's), strange(-r).
  9. Strong's Number: G2583
    There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: κανών
    Transliteration: kanṓn
    Pronunciation: kan-ohn'
    Description: from (a straight reed, i.e. rod); a rule ("canon"), i.e. (figuratively) a standard (of faith and practice); by implication, a boundary, i.e. (figuratively) a sphere (of activity):--line, rule.
  10. Strong's Number: G2092
    There are 17 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἕτοιμος
    Transliteration: hétoimos
    Pronunciation: het-oy'-mos
    Description: from an old noun (fitness); adjusted, i.e. ready:--prepared, (made) ready(-iness, to our hand).