2 Corinthians 10:18

Modern English Version

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

Cross References

Luke 16:15

He said to them, “You are those who justify yourselves before men, but God knows your hearts. For that which is highly esteemed before men is an abomination before God.

Proverbs 21:2

Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the hearts.

1 Corinthians 4:5

Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time until the Lord comes. He will bring to light the hidden things of darkness and will reveal the purposes of the hearts. Then everyone will have commendation from God.

Romans 2:29

But he is a Jew who is one inwardly. And circumcision is of the heart, by the Spirit, and not by the letter. His praise is not from men, but from God.

2 Corinthians 10:12

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.

John 12:43

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

Proverbs 27:2

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

1 Peter 1:7

in order that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tried by fire, may be found to result in praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ,

2 Corinthians 13:7

Now I pray to God that you do no evil, not that we should appear approved, but that you should do that which is honorable, whether or not we may seem disqualified.

2 Corinthians 6:4

But in all things we commend ourselves as servants of God: in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distress,

Romans 14:18

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

2 Timothy 2:15

Strive to show yourself approved unto God, a workman who need not be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

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.

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?

1 Corinthians 11:19

For there must also be factions among you so that those who are genuine may become evident among you.

Romans 16:10

Greet Apelles, who is approved in Christ. Greet those who are of the household of Aristobulus.

Acts 2:22

“Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth was a man attested to you by God with powerful works and wonders and signs, which God did through Him in your midst, as you yourselves know.

Proverbs 12:8

According to his wisdom will a man be praised, but the perverse of heart will be despised.