2 Corinthians 10:15

Arabic 2018 (الترجمة الكاثوليكيّة (اليسوعيّة))

ولا نَتَعدَّى القِياسَ في الاِفتِخارِ بِأَتعابِ غَيرِنا، بل نَرْجو، إِذا نما إِيمانُكم، أَن نَتَّسِعَ ٱتِّساعًا مُتَزايِدًا عِندَكم وَفْقًا لِقاعِدَتِنا

What Does This Mean?

Paul is speaking here and says he doesn't boast about work others have done. He hopes that as the Corinthians' faith grows, they will help him expand his ministry.

Explained for Children

Think of it like this: Paul isn’t taking credit for someone else’s coloring book pages. Instead, he's hoping that when you get better at coloring (like your faith growing), you can help him finish more coloring books!

Historical Background

The letter was written by the Apostle Paul around 53-56 AD to the Christian community in Corinth. He wrote this from Ephesus, encouraging them and addressing some of their concerns.

Living It Out Today

Imagine a manager who credits his team’s hard work instead of taking credit himself. This verse encourages us to recognize others' contributions and hope for growth that benefits everyone.

Topics

• faith
• hope
• ministry expansion
• recognition of others' work
• growth in faith
• Pauline epistles

Related Verses

• Philippians 4:13
• Acts 20:35
• Ephesians 4:7-8
• Exodus 18:26
• Matthew 9:35-38

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does Paul not want to boast about other people's work?

Paul believes that taking credit for others' efforts is unjust and can undermine the community's trust and unity. He values transparency and genuine collaboration.

What does it mean by 'faith increased'?

'Faith increased' means growing in confidence and reliance on God, which can lead to a more effective and expansive ministry as believers become stronger in their faith.

How is 2 Corinthians related to the Corinthian church's history?

This letter addresses various issues within the Corinthian church, including divisions among members. Paul writes to encourage unity and spiritual growth while addressing specific problems.

What does 'enlarged by you according to our rule abundantly' imply?

It implies that as believers grow in faith and work together effectively, their ministry will expand and flourish beyond what they initially expected, guided by God's principles.