2 Corinthians 10:12

Modern English Version

For we dare not count or compare ourselves with those who commend themselves. They who measure themselves by one another and compare themselves with one another are not wise.

Cross References

Job 12:2

“No doubt but you are the people, and wisdom will die with you!

Proverbs 25:27

It is not good to eat much honey; so for men to seek their own glory is not glorious.

Proverbs 26:12

Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

Proverbs 27:2

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

Luke 18:11

The Pharisee stood and prayed these things about himself, ‘God, I thank You that I am not like other men: extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector.

Romans 15:18

For I will not dare to speak of anything except what Christ has accomplished through me, to make the Gentiles obedient, by word and deed,

2 Corinthians 10:11

Let such a person consider this: that as we are in word by letters when we are absent, we will also be in deed when we are present.

2 Corinthians 10:18

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

2 Corinthians 3:1

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

2 Corinthians 5:12

For we are not commending ourselves again to you. Instead, we give you occasion to boast on our behalf, that you may have something to answer those who boast in appearance and not in heart.