so that we ourselves boast about you in the assemblies of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and in the afflictions which you endure.
In 2 Corinthians 9:2, Paul speaks of "boasting to the Macedonians" about the liberal offerings of the Corinthians. There is no selfishness, jealousy, or partiality in his heart; he sincerely recommends one church to another.