2 Corinthians 10:18

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

Cross References

Proverbs 12:8

A man will be known by his doctrine. But whoever is vain and heartless will suffer contempt.

Proverbs 21:2

Every way of a man seems right to himself. But the Lord weighs hearts.

Proverbs 27:2

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

Luke 16:15

And he said to them: "You are the ones who justify yourselves in the sight of men. But God knows your hearts. For what is lifted up by men is an abomination in the sight of God.

John 12:43

For they loved the glory of men more than the glory of God.

Acts 2:22

Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus the Nazarene is a man confirmed by God among you through the miracles and wonders and signs that God accomplished through him in your midst, just as you also know.

Romans 14:18

For he who serves Christ in this, pleases God and is proven before men.

Romans 16:10

Greet Apelles, who has been tested in Christ.

Romans 2:29

But a Jew is he who is so inwardly. And circumcision of the heart is in the spirit, not in the letter. For its praise is not of men, but of God.

1 Corinthians 11:19

For there must also be heresies, so that those who have been tested may be made manifest among you.

1 Corinthians 4:5

And so, do not choose to judge before the time, until the Lord returns. He will illuminate the hidden things of the darkness, and he will make manifest the decisions of hearts. And then each one shall have praise from God.

2 Corinthians 10:12

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.

2 Corinthians 13:7

Now we pray to God that you shall do nothing evil, not so that we may seem to be approved, but so that you may do what is good, even if we seem like reprobates.

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.

2 Corinthians 6:4

But in all things, let us exhibit ourselves as ministers of God with great patience: through tribulation, difficulties, and distress;

2 Timothy 2:15

Be solicitous in the task of presenting yourself before God as a proven and unashamed worker who has handled the Word of Truth correctly.

1 Peter 1:7

so that the testing of your faith, which is much more precious than gold tested by fire, may be found in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.