2 Corinthians 10:14-18
14 For we are not overextending ourselves (as though our authority did not extend to you), for it was to you that we came with the gospel of Christ; 15 not boasting of things beyond measure, that is, in other men's labors, but having hope, that as your faith is increased, we shall be greatly enlarged by you in our sphere, 16 to preach the gospel in the regions beyond you, and not to boast in another man's sphere of accomplishment. 17 But “he who glories, let him glory in the Lord.” 18 For not he who commends himself is approved, but whom the Lord commends.
14 For we are not overextending ourselves (as though our authority did not extend to you), for it was to you that we came with the gospel of Christ; 15 not boasting of things beyond measure, that is, in other men's labors, but having hope, that as your faith is increased, we shall be greatly enlarged by you in our sphere, 16 to preach the gospel in the regions beyond you, and not to boast in another man's sphere of accomplishment. 17 But “he who glories, let him glory in the Lord.” 18 For not he who commends himself is approved, but whom the Lord commends.
Paul did not take credit for being used by God except where God was using him. In other words, he did not take credit for the work of others influenced or taught (discipled) by him. He rejoiced instead in God’s work in others as he did in His work in him. He longed for the gospel to spread, not his own name or following. It is whom the Lord commends that matters; our goal must be God’s glory in the gospel, pleasing Him and not as today with self seeking name brand creation and getting followers of our teachings instead of Christ’s.
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