2 Corinthians 3:1

James Moffatt - New Testament

Am I beginning again to 'commend' myself? Do I need, like some people, to be commended by written certificates either to you or from you?

Cross References

2 Corinthians 12:11

Now this is playing the fool! But you forced me to it, instead of coming forward yourselves and vouching for me. That was what I deserved; for, 'nobody' as I am, I am not one whit inferior to these precious 'apostles.'

2 Corinthians 10:12

I do not venture to class myself or to compare myself with certain exalted individuals! They belong to the class of self-praisers; while I limit myself to my own sphere, I compare myself with my own standard,

2 Corinthians 5:12

This is not 'recommending myself to you again'; it is giving you an incentive to be proud of me, which you can use against men who are proud of externals instead of the inward reality.

Acts 18:27

As he wished to cross to Achaia, the brothers wrote and urged the disciples there to give him a welcome. And on his arrival he proved of great service to those who by God's grace had believed,

1 Corinthians 16:3

On my arrival I will furnish credentials for those whom you select, and send them to convey your bounty to Jerusalem;

2 Corinthians 12:19

You think all this time I am defending myself to you? No, I am speaking in Christ before the presence of God, and speaking every word, beloved, in order to build you up.

2 Corinthians 10:8

Even supposing I were to boast somewhat freely of my authority (and the Lord gave it to me for building you up, not for demolishing you), I would feel quite justified.

2 Corinthians 2:17

I am, for I am not like most, adulterating the word of God; like a man of sincerity, like a man of God, I speak the word in Christ before the very presence of God.

1 Corinthians 10:33

Such is my own rule, to satisfy all men in all points, aiming not at my own advantage but at the advantage of the greater number — at their salvation.

1 Corinthians 4:15

You may have thousands to superintend you in Christ, but you have not more than one father. It was I who in Christ Jesus became your father by means of the gospel.

1 Corinthians 3:10

In virtue of my commission from God, I laid the foundation of the house like an expert master-builder. It remains for another to build on this foundation. Whoever he is, let him be careful how he builds.

Romans 16:1

Let me introduce our sister Phoebe, a deaconess of the church at Cenchreae;

2 Corinthians 10:18

for it is not the self-praiser with his own recommendations who is accepted, it is the man whom the Lord recommends.