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11 Let such a person consider this, that what we are in word by letters when absent, such persons we are also in deed when present.

12 For we do not dare to classify or compare ourselves with [a]some of those who (A)commend themselves, but when they measure themselves by themselves and compare themselves with themselves, they are without understanding. 13 But we will not boast (B)beyond our measure, but [b](C)within the measure of the area of influence which God apportioned to us as a measure, to reach even as far as you.

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  1. 2 Corinthians 10:12 Or any
  2. 2 Corinthians 10:13 Lit according to the measure

11 Such people should realize that what we are in our letters when we are absent, we will be in our actions when we are present.

12 We do not dare to classify or compare ourselves with some who commend themselves.(A) When they measure themselves by themselves and compare themselves with themselves, they are not wise. 13 We, however, will not boast beyond proper limits, but will confine our boasting to the sphere of service God himself has assigned to us,(B) a sphere that also includes you.

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