2 Corinthians 10:18

Lighthouse Bible 2006

For not he who commends himself is approved, but he whom the Lord commends.

Cross References

Proverbs 12:8

A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.

Proverbs 21:2

Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD ponders the hearts.

Proverbs 27:2

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

Luke 16:15

And he said to them, You are those who justify yourselves before men; but God knows your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is an abomination in the sight of God.

John 12:43

For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.

Acts 2:22

You men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved by God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as you yourselves also know:

Romans 14:18

For he who in these things serves Christ is acceptable to God, and approved by men.

Romans 16:10

Greet Apelles approved in Christ. Greet those who are of Aristobulus’ household.

Romans 2:29

But he is a Jew which is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the spirit, and not in the letter; whose praise is not from men, but from God.

1 Corinthians 11:19

For there must also be heresies among you, that those who are approved may be made known among you.

1 Corinthians 4:5

Therefore judge nothing before the time until the Lord comes, who will both bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make known the intentions of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise from God.

2 Corinthians 10:12

For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise.

2 Corinthians 13:7

Now I pray to God that you will do no evil; not that we should appear to be approved, but that you should do that which is honest, though we may seem to be lost.

2 Corinthians 3:1

Do we begin again to commend ourselves? Or do we need, like some others, letters of recommendation to you, or letters of recommendation from you?

2 Corinthians 5:12

For we do not commend ourselves again to you, but give you occasion to glory on our behalf, that you may have something to answer those who glory in appearance, and not in heart.

2 Corinthians 6:4

But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses,

2 Timothy 2:15

Study to show yourself approved to God, a workman that does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

1 Peter 1:7

That the testing of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perishes, though it is tried with fire, may result in praise and honor and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ: