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2 Corinthians 10

2 Co. 10:13 KJV (With Strong’s)

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But
de (Greek #1161)
but, and, etc.
KJV usage: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
Pronounce: deh
Origin: a primary particle (adversative or continuative)
we
hemeis (Greek #2249)
we (only used when emphatic)
KJV usage: us, we (ourselves).
Pronounce: hay-mice'
Origin: nominative plural of 1473
will
kauchaomai (Greek #2744)
to vaunt (in a good or a bad sense)
KJV usage: (make) boast, glory, joy, rejoice.
Pronounce: kow-khah'-om-ahee
Origin: from some (obsolete) base akin to that of αὐχέω (to boast) and 2172
not
ouchi (Greek #3780)
not indeed
KJV usage: nay, not.
Pronounce: oo-khee'
Origin: intensive of 3756
boast
kauchaomai (Greek #2744)
to vaunt (in a good or a bad sense)
KJV usage: (make) boast, glory, joy, rejoice.
Pronounce: kow-khah'-om-ahee
Origin: from some (obsolete) base akin to that of αὐχέω (to boast) and 2172
of
eis (Greek #1519)
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
KJV usage: (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).
Pronounce: ice
Origin: a primary preposition
things
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
without
ametros (Greek #280)
immoderate
KJV usage: (thing) without measure.
Pronounce: am'-et-ros
Origin: from 1 (as a negative particle) and 3358
our measure
ametros (Greek #280)
immoderate
KJV usage: (thing) without measure.
Pronounce: am'-et-ros
Origin: from 1 (as a negative particle) and 3358
, but
alla (Greek #235)
properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
KJV usage: and, but (even), howbeit, indeed, nay, nevertheless, no, notwithstanding, save, therefore, yea, yet.
Pronounce: al-lah'
Origin: neuter plural of 243
according to
kata (Greek #2596)
(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
KJV usage: about, according as (to), after, against, (when they were) X alone, among, and, X apart, (even, like) as (concerning, pertaining to touching), X aside, at, before, beyond, by, to the charge of, (charita-)bly, concerning, + covered, (dai-)ly, down, every, (+ far more) exceeding, X more excellent, for, from ... to, godly, in(-asmuch, divers, every, -to, respect of), ... by, after the manner of, + by any means, beyond (out of) measure, X mightily, more, X natural, of (up-)on (X part), out (of every), over against, (+ your) X own, + particularly, so, through(-oughout, -oughout every), thus, (un-)to(-gether, -ward), X uttermost, where(-by), with. In composition it retains many of these applications, and frequently denotes opposition, distribution, or intensity.
Pronounce: kat-ah'
Origin: a primary particle
the measure
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
metron (Greek #3358)
a measure ("metre"), literally or figuratively; by implication, a limited portion (degree)
KJV usage: measure.
Pronounce: met'-ron
Origin: an apparently primary word
of the μrule
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
kanon (Greek #2583)
a rule ("canon"), i.e. (figuratively) a standard (of faith and practice); by implication, a boundary, i.e. (figuratively) a sphere (of activity)
KJV usage: line, rule.
Pronounce: kan-ohn'
Origin: from κάνη (a straight reed, i.e. rod)
which
hos (Greek #3739)
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
KJV usage: one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also 3757.
Pronounce: hos
Origin: ἥ (hay), and neuter ὅ (ho) probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article 3588)
God
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
theos (Greek #2316)
a deity, especially (with 3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
KJV usage: X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
Pronounce: theh'-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
hath distributed
merizo (Greek #3307)
to part, i.e. (literally) to apportion, bestow, share, or (figuratively) to disunite, differ
KJV usage: deal, be difference between, distribute, divide, give participle
Pronounce: mer-id'-zo
Origin: from 3313
to us
hemin (Greek #2254)
to (or for, with, by) us
KJV usage: our, (for) us, we.
Pronounce: hay-meen'
Origin: dative case plural of 1473
, a measure
metron (Greek #3358)
a measure ("metre"), literally or figuratively; by implication, a limited portion (degree)
KJV usage: measure.
Pronounce: met'-ron
Origin: an apparently primary word
to reach
ephikneomai (Greek #2185)
to arrive upon, i.e. extend to
KJV usage: reach.
Pronounce: ef-ik-neh'-om-ahee
Origin: from 1909 and a cognate of 2240
even
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
unto
achri (Greek #891)
akin to 206 (through the idea of a terminus); (of time) until or (of place) up to
KJV usage: as far as, for, in(-to), till, (even, un-)to, until, while. Compare 3360.
Pronounce: akh'-ree
Origin: or ἄχρις (akh'-rece)
you
humon (Greek #5216)
of (from or concerning) you
KJV usage: ye, you, your (own, -selves).
Pronounce: hoo-mone'
Origin: genitive case of 5210
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μ
line.

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Ministry on This Verse

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we will not.
2 Co. 10:15• 15No gloriándonos fuera de nuestra medida en trabajos ajenos; mas teniendo esperanza del crecimiento de vuestra fe, que seremos muy engrandecidos entre vosotros, conforme á nuestra regla. (2 Co. 10:15)
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Pr. 25:14• 14Como nubes y vientos sin lluvia, Así es el hombre que se jacta de vana liberalidad. (Pr. 25:14)
according.
2 Co. 10:14• 14Porque no nos extendemos sobre nuestra medida, como si no llegásemos hasta vosotros: porque también hasta vosotros hemos llegado en el evangelio de Cristo: (2 Co. 10:14)
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Mt. 25:15• 15Y á éste dió cinco talentos, y al otro dos, y al otro uno: á cada uno conforme á su facultad; y luego se partió lejos. (Mt. 25:15)
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Ro. 12:6• 6De manera que, teniendo diferentes dones según la gracia que nos es dada, si el de profecía, úsese conforme á la medida de la fe; (Ro. 12:6)
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Ro. 15:20• 20Y de esta manera me esforcé á predicar el evangelio, no donde antes Cristo fuese nombrado, por no edificar sobre ajeno fundamento: (Ro. 15:20)
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1 Co. 12:11• 11Mas todas estas cosas obra uno y el mismo Espíritu, repartiendo particularmente á cada uno como quiere. (1 Co. 12:11)
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Ef. 4:7• 7Empero á cada uno de nosotros es dada la gracia conforme á la medida del don de Cristo. (Ef. 4:7)
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1 P. 4:10• 10Cada uno según el don que ha recibido, adminístrelo á los otros, como buenos dispensadores de las diferentes gracias de Dios. (1 P. 4:10)
rule.
or, line.
Sal. 19:4• 4Por toda la tierra salió su hilo, Y al cabo del mundo sus palabras. En ellos puso tabernáculo para el sol. (Sal. 19:4)
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Is. 28:17• 17Y ajustaré el juicio á cordel, y á nivel la justicia; y granizo barrerá la acogida de la mentira, y aguas arrollarán el escondrijo. (Is. 28:17)
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Ro. 10:18• 18Mas digo: ¿No han oído? Antes bien, Por toda la tierra ha salido la fama de ellos, Y hasta los cabos de la redondez de la tierra las palabras de ellos. (Ro. 10:18)
• To him it was no question of liking or disliking, but of doing the work assigned to him. (“Notes on 2 Corinthians 10:13-18” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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Now *we* will not boast out of measurec, but according to the measure of the rule which the God of measure has apportioned to us, to reach to you also.

JND Translation Notes

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c
There is a double meaning in the words here. They signify "out of measure, immoderately," but allude also here to the false teachers going where God had not sent them. see ver.15.

W. Kelly Translation

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We however will not boast as to thingsa unmeasured, but according to the measure of the rule which God distributed to us, a measure to reach as far even as you.

WK Translation Notes

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The singular is in some MSS.