¹⁴ We are not going too far in our boasting, as would be the case if we had not come to you, for we did get as far as you^(A) with the gospel of Christ.^{(B) 15} Neither do we go beyond our limits^(C) by boasting of work done by others.^(D) Our hope is that, as your faith continues to grow,^(E) our sphere of activity among you will greatly expand, ¹⁶ so that we can preach the gospel^(F) in the regions beyond you.^(G) For we do not want to boast about work already done in someone else’s territory.