2 Corinthians 5:12

New Century Version

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.

Cross References

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.

2 Corinthians 10:12

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.

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 10:7

You must look at the facts before you. If you feel sure that you belong to Christ, you must remember that we belong to Christ just as you do.

2 Corinthians 10:8

It is true that we brag freely about the authority the Lord gave us. But this authority is to build you up, not to tear you down. So I will not be ashamed.

2 Corinthians 12:11

I have been talking like a fool, but you made me do it. You are the ones who should say good things about me. I am worth nothing, but those “great apostles” are not worth any more than I am!

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 6:4

But in every way we show we are servants of God: in accepting many hard things, in troubles, in difficulties, and in great problems.

Philippians 1:26

You will be very happy in Christ Jesus when I am with you again.