2 Corinthians 10:12-18 - Paul's Reason For Bragging

¹² For we dare not mix ourselves in with or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves, but they do not understand that they are measuring themselves by themselves and comparing themselves among themselves. ¹³ But we will not glory of things beyond our measure, but according to the measure of the rule, of the measure which God has distributed to us, to reach even unto you. ¹⁴ For we do not overextend ourselves by reaching unto you; for we are also come unto you with the gospel of the Christ, ¹⁵ Not glorying of things beyond our measure in the labours of others; but having hope of the increase of your faith, that we shall be abundantly enlarged among you according to our rule, ¹⁶ to preach the gospel in the regions beyond you, without entering into the measure of another to glory in that which has already been made ready. ¹⁷ But he that glories, let him glory in the Lord. ¹⁸ For it is not he that commends himself that is approved, but whom the Lord commends.