2 Corinthians 10:12

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We don’t dare put ourselves in the same class with those who think they are so important. We don’t compare ourselves to them. They use themselves to measure themselves, and they judge themselves by what they themselves are. This shows that they know nothing.

Cross References

Proverbs 27:2

Never praise yourself. Let others do it.

Proverbs 26:12

People who think they are wise when they are not are worse than fools.

Luke 18:11

The Pharisee stood alone, away from the tax collector. When the Pharisee prayed, he said, ‘O God, I thank you that I am not as bad as other people. I am not like men who steal, cheat, or commit adultery. I thank you that I am better than this tax collector.

2 Corinthians 10:18

What people say about themselves means nothing. What counts is whether the Lord says they have done well.

Romans 15:18

I will not talk about anything I did myself. I will talk only about what Christ has done with me in leading the non-Jewish people to obey God. They have obeyed him because of what I have said and done.

2 Corinthians 3:1

Why are we beginning again to tell you all these good things about ourselves? Do we need letters of introduction to you or from you, like some other people?

Proverbs 25:27

Just as eating too much honey is not good, it is not good for people to always be looking for honor.

2 Corinthians 5:12

We are not trying to prove ourselves to you again. But we are telling you about ourselves. We are giving you reasons to be proud of us. Then you will have an answer for those who are proud about what can be seen. They don’t care about what is in a person’s heart.

Job 12:2

“I’m sure you think you are the only wise people left. You think that when you die, wisdom will be gone with you.

2 Corinthians 10:11

Those people should know this: When we are there with you, we will show the same power that we show now in our letters.