2 Corinthians 5:12

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

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.

Cross References

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?

2 Corinthians 1:14

just as you already understand many things about us. I hope you will understand that you can be proud of us, just as we will be proud of you on the day when our Lord Jesus Christ comes again.

2 Corinthians 10:18

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

2 Corinthians 12:11

I have been talking like a fool, but you made me do it. You people are the ones who should say good things about me. I am worth nothing, but those “super apostles” are not worth any more than I am!

2 Corinthians 10:12

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.

2 Corinthians 10:8

It may seem as though we boast too much about the authority the Lord gave us. But he gave us this authority to strengthen you, not to hurt you. So I will not be ashamed of whatever boasting we do.

2 Corinthians 6:4

But in every way we show that we are servants of God. We never give up, even though we face troubles, difficulties, and problems of every kind.

Proverbs 27:2

Never praise yourself. Let others do it.

2 Corinthians 10:7

You must look at the facts before you. If you feel sure you belong to Christ, you must remember that we belong to Christ the same as you do.

Philippians 1:26

When I am there with you again, you will be bursting with pride over what Christ Jesus did to help me.