2 Corinthians 10:18

New International Reader's Version

Those who praise themselves are not accepted. Those the Lord praises are accepted.

Cross References

Proverbs 12:8

A person is praised for how wise they are. But people hate anyone who has a twisted mind.

Proverbs 21:2

A person might think their own ways are right. But the Lord knows what they are thinking.

Proverbs 27:2

Let another person praise you, and not your own mouth. Let an outsider praise you, and not your own lips.

Luke 16:15

Jesus said to them, “You try to make yourselves look good in the eyes of other people. But God knows your hearts. What people think is worth a lot is hated by God.

John 12:43

They loved praise from people more than praise from God.

Acts 2:22

“Fellow Israelites, listen to this! Jesus of Nazareth was a man who had God’s approval. God did miracles, wonders and signs among you through Jesus. You yourselves know this.

Romans 14:18

Those who serve Christ in this way are pleasing to God. They are pleasing to people too.

Romans 16:10

Greet Apelles. He remained faithful to Christ even when he was tested. Greet those who live in the house of Aristobulus.

Romans 2:29

No, a person is a Jew only if they are a Jew on the inside. And true circumcision means that the heart has been circumcised by the Holy Spirit. The person whose heart has been circumcised does more than obey the written law. The praise that matters for that kind of person does not come from other people. It comes from God.

1 Corinthians 11:19

Do you really think you need to take sides? You probably think God favors one side over the other!

1 Corinthians 4:5

So don’t judge anything before the appointed time. Wait until the Lord returns. He will bring to light what is hidden in the dark. He will show the real reasons why people do what they do. At that time each person will receive their praise from God.

2 Corinthians 10:12

I don’t dare to compare myself with those who praise themselves. I’m not that kind of person. They measure themselves by themselves. They compare themselves with themselves. When they do that, they are not wise.

2 Corinthians 13:7

I pray to God that you won’t do anything wrong. I don’t pray so that people will see that I have passed the test. Instead, I pray this so that you will do what is right, even if it seems I have failed.

2 Corinthians 3:1

Are we beginning to praise ourselves again? Some people need letters that speak well of them. Do we need those kinds of letters, either to you or from you?

2 Corinthians 5:12

We are not trying to make an appeal to you again. But we are giving you a chance to take pride in us. Some people take pride in their looks rather than what’s in their hearts. If you take pride in us, you will be able to answer them.

2 Corinthians 6:4

Instead, we make it clear that we serve God in every way. We serve him by standing firm in troubles, hard times and suffering.

2 Timothy 2:15

Do your best to please God. Be a worker who doesn’t need to be ashamed. Teach the message of truth correctly.

1 Peter 1:7

Your troubles have come in order to prove that your faith is real. Your faith is worth more than gold. That’s because gold can pass away even when fire has made it pure. Your faith is meant to bring praise, honor and glory to God. This will happen when Jesus Christ returns.