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

¹² For we presume not to number, or compare ourselves with some who recommend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves with themselves, are void of understanding. ¹³ But we will not glory of things beyond our bounds, but according to the measure of the rule which God hath given to us, a measure to come even unto you. ¹⁴ For we do not stretch ourselves beyond measure, as though we were not commissioned to come unto you; for we have reached even to you also in preaching the gospel of Christ. ¹⁵ Not boasting of things beyond our limits in other men's labors; but having hope that, when your faith is increased, we shall be abundantly enlarged by you according to our line, ¹⁶ to preach the gospel in places beyond you; and not to boast in another's province of things ready prepared for us. ¹⁷ But let him, that glorieth, glory in the Lord. ¹⁸ For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but he whom the Lord commendeth.