{Beyond our measure} (eis ta ametra). "Into the
unmeasured things," "the illimitable." Old word, here only in
N.T. {Of the province} ( ou kanonos). Old word (kanna like
Hebrew) a reed, a measuring rod. Numerous papyri examples for
measuring rod and rules (our word canon). Only twice in N.T.,
here (also verse 15,16 ) and Ga 6:16 (rule to walk by). {To
reach even unto you} (ephikesthai achri kai hum(936e)). Second
aorist middle infinitive of ephikneomai, old verb, only here
and verse 14 in N.T. Paul's measuring-rod extends to Corinth.
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