2 Corinthians 10:18

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

For it is not the one commending himself who is approved, but the one the Lord commends.

Cross References

Luke 16:15

And he told them, ‘You are the ones who justify   yourselves in the sight of others, but God knows your hearts.   For what is highly admired by people is revolting   in God’s sight.

Proverbs 21:2

All a person’s ways seem right to him, but the Lord weighs hearts.

1 Corinthians 4:5

So don’t judge  anything prematurely, before the Lord comes,  who will both bring to light what is hidden in darkness and reveal the intentions of the hearts. And then praise will come to each one from God.

Romans 2:29

On the contrary, a person is a Jew who is one inwardly,  and circumcision is of the heart #– #by the Spirit, not the letter.  , That person’s praise is not from people but from God.

2 Corinthians 10:12

For we don’t dare classify or compare ourselves with some who commend  themselves. But in measuring themselves by themselves and comparing themselves to themselves,  they lack understanding.

John 12:43

For they loved human praise  more than praise from God.

Proverbs 27:2

Let another praise you, and not your own mouth – a stranger, and not your own lips.

1 Peter 1:7

so that the proven character of your faith   #– #more valuable than gold which, though perishable, is refined by fire   #– #may result  in praise, glory, and honour  at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

2 Corinthians 13:7

But we pray to God that you do nothing wrong #– #not that we may appear to pass the test, but that you may do what is right,  even though we may appear to fail.

2 Corinthians 6:4

Instead, as God’s ministers, we commend ourselves in everything: by great endurance, by afflictions, by hardships, by difficulties,

Romans 14:18

Whoever serves Christ  in this way is acceptable to God and receives human approval.

2 Timothy 2:15

Be diligent to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who doesn’t need to be ashamed, correctly teaching the word of truth.

2 Corinthians 5:12

We are not commending ourselves to you again, but giving you an opportunity to be proud of us, so that you may have a reply for those who take pride in outward appearance rather than in the heart.

2 Corinthians 3:1

Are we beginning to commend ourselves again? Or do we need, like some, letters of recommendation to you or from you?

1 Corinthians 11:19

Indeed, it is necessary that there be factions  among you, so that those who are approved may be recognised among you.

Romans 16:10

Greet Apelles, who is approved in Christ. Greet those who belong to the household of Aristobulus.

Acts 2:22

‘Fellow Israelites, listen to these words: This Jesus of Nazareth was a man attested to you by God with miracles, wonders, and signs that God did among you through him, just as you yourselves know.

Proverbs 12:8

A man is praised for his insight, but a twisted mind is despised.