2 Corinthians 5:12

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

We are not trying once more to boast about ourselves. But we want you to be proud of us, when you are with those who are not sincere and boast about what others think of them.

Cross References

Proverbs 27:2

Don't boast about yourself— let others praise you.

2 Corinthians 1:14

just as you already partly understand us. Then when our Lord Jesus returns, you can be as proud of us as we are of you.

2 Corinthians 10:12

We won't dare compare ourselves with those who think so much of themselves. But they are foolish to compare themselves with themselves.

2 Corinthians 10:18

You may boast about yourself, but the only approval that counts is the Lord's approval.

2 Corinthians 10:7

You judge by appearances. If any of you think you are the only ones who belong to Christ, then think again. We belong to Christ as much as you do.

2 Corinthians 10:8

Perhaps I boast a little too much about the authority that the Lord gave me to help you and not to hurt you. Yet I am not embarrassed to boast.

2 Corinthians 12:11

I have been making a fool of myself. But you forced me to do it, when you should have been speaking up for me. I may be nothing at all, but I am as good as those super apostles.

2 Corinthians 3:1

Are we once again boasting about ourselves? Do we need letters to you or from you to tell others about us? Some people do need letters that tell about them.

2 Corinthians 6:4

But in everything and in every way we show that we truly are God's servants. We have always been patient, though we have had a lot of trouble, suffering, and hard times.

Philippians 1:26

Then, when I visit you again, you will have good reason to take great pride in Christ Jesus because of me.