2 Corinthians 10:12

New Century Version

We do not dare to compare ourselves with those who think they are very important. They use themselves to measure themselves, and they judge themselves by what they themselves are. This shows that they know nothing.

Cross References

Job 12:2

“You really think you are the only wise people and that when you die, wisdom will die with you!

Proverbs 25:27

It is not good to eat too much honey, nor does it bring you honor to brag about yourself.

Proverbs 26:12

There is more hope for a foolish person than for those who think they are wise.

Proverbs 27:2

Don’t praise yourself. Let someone else do it. Let the praise come from a stranger and not from your own mouth.

Luke 18:11

The Pharisee stood alone and prayed, ‘God, I thank you that I am not like other people who steal, cheat, or take part in adultery, or even like this tax collector.

Romans 15:18

I will not talk about anything except what Christ has done through me in leading those who are not Jews to obey God. They have obeyed God because of what I have said and done,

2 Corinthians 10:11

They should know this: We are not there with you now, so we say these things in letters. But when we are there with you, we will show the same authority that we show in our letters.

2 Corinthians 10:18

It is not those who say they are good who are accepted but those the Lord thinks are good.

2 Corinthians 3:1

Are we starting to brag about ourselves again? Do we need letters of introduction to you or from you, like some other people?

2 Corinthians 5:12

We are not trying to prove ourselves to you again, but we are telling you about ourselves so you will be proud of us. Then you will have an answer for those who are proud about things that can be seen rather than what is in the heart.