2 Corinthians 10:18

God's Word

It isn’t the person who makes his own recommendation who receives approval, but the person whom the Lord recommends.

Cross References

Proverbs 12:8

A person will be praised based on his insight, but whoever has a twisted mind will be despised.

Proverbs 21:2

A person thinks everything he does is right, but the Lord weighs hearts.

Proverbs 27:2

Praise should come from another person and not from your own mouth, from a stranger and not from your own lips.

Luke 16:15

So Jesus said to them, “You try to justify your actions in front of people. But God knows what’s in your hearts. What is important to humans is disgusting to God.

John 12:43

They were more concerned about what people thought of them than about what God thought of them.

Acts 2:22

“Men of Israel, listen to what I say: Jesus from Nazareth was a man whom God brought to your attention. You know that through this man God worked miracles, did amazing things, and gave signs.

Romans 14:18

The person who serves Christ with this in mind is pleasing to God and respected by people.

Romans 16:10

Greet Apelles, a true Christian. Greet those who belong to the family of Aristobulus.

Romans 2:29

Rather, a person is a Jew inwardly, and circumcision is something that happens in a person’s heart. Circumcision is spiritual, not just a written rule. That person’s praise will come from God, not from people.

1 Corinthians 11:19

Factions have to exist in order to make it clear who the genuine believers among you are.

1 Corinthians 4:5

Therefore, don’t judge anything before the appointed time. Wait until the Lord comes. He will also bring to light what is hidden in the dark and reveal people’s motives. Then each person will receive praise from God.

2 Corinthians 10:12

We wouldn’t put ourselves in the same class with or compare ourselves to those who are bold enough to make their own recommendations. Certainly, when they measure themselves by themselves and compare themselves to themselves, they show how foolish they are.

2 Corinthians 13:7

We pray to God that you won’t do anything wrong. It’s not that we want to prove that we’ve passed the test. Rather, we want you to do whatever is right, even if we seem to have failed.

2 Corinthians 3:1

Do we have to show you our qualifications again? Do we, like some people, need letters that recommend us to you or letters from you that recommend us to others?

2 Corinthians 5:12

We are not trying to show you our qualifications again, but we are giving you an opportunity to be proud of us. Then you can answer those who are proud of their appearance rather than their character.

2 Corinthians 6:4

Instead, our lives demonstrate that we are God’s servants. We have endured many things: suffering, distress, anxiety,

2 Timothy 2:15

Do your best to present yourself to God as a tried-and-true worker who isn’t ashamed to teach the word of truth correctly.

1 Peter 1:7

The purpose of these troubles is to test your faith as fire tests how genuine gold is. Your faith is more precious than gold, and by passing the test, it gives praise, glory, and honor to God. This will happen when Jesus Christ appears again.