2 Corinthians 10:12

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For we would not dare to interpose or compare ourselves with certain ones who commend themselves. But we measure ourselves by ourselves, and we compare ourselves with ourselves.

Cross References

Job 12:2

Are you, therefore, alone among men, and will wisdom die with you?

Proverbs 25:27

Just as whoever eats too much honey, it is not good for him, so also whoever is an investigator of what is majestic will be overwhelmed by glory.

Proverbs 26:12

Have you seen a man who seems wise to himself? There will be greater hope held for the unwise than for him.

Proverbs 27:2

Let another praise you, and not your own mouth: an outsider, and not your own lips.

Luke 18:11

Standing, the Pharisee prayed within himself in this way: 'O God, I give thanks to you that I am not like the rest of men: robbers, unjust, adulterers, even as this tax collector chooses to be.

Romans 15:18

So I dare not speak of any of those things which Christ does not effect through me, unto the obedience of the Gentiles, in word and deed,

2 Corinthians 10:11

Let someone like this realize that whatever we are in word through epistles, while absent: we are much the same in deed, while present.

2 Corinthians 10:18

For it is not he who commends himself who is approved, but rather he whom God commends.

2 Corinthians 3:1

Must we begin again to commend ourselves? Or are we in need (as some are) of epistles of commendation for you, or from you?

2 Corinthians 5:12

We are not commending ourselves again to you, but rather we are presenting you with an opportunity to glory because of us, when you deal with those who glory in face, and not in heart.