For we do not desire to have you uninformed, brothers, concerning our affliction which happened in Asia, that we were weighed down exceedingly, beyond our power, so much that we despaired even of life.

For according to their power, I testify, yes and beyond their power, they gave of their own accord,

But we will not boast beyond proper limits, but within the boundaries with which God appointed to us, which reach even to you.

not boasting beyond proper limits in other men's labors, but having hope that as your faith grows, we will be abundantly enlarged by you in our sphere of influence,

so as to proclaim the Good News even to the parts beyond you, not to boast in what someone else has already done.