2 Corinthians 10:18

New King James Version

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

Cross References

Proverbs 12:8

A man will be commended according to his wisdom, But he who is of a perverse heart will be despised.

Proverbs 21:2

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

Proverbs 27:2

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

Luke 16:15

And He said to them, “You are those who justify yourselves before men, but God knows your hearts. For what is highly esteemed among men is an abomination in the sight of God.

John 12:43

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

Acts 2:22

“Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a Man attested by God to you by miracles, wonders, and signs which God did through Him in your midst, as you yourselves also know—

Romans 14:18

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

Romans 16:10

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

Romans 2:29

but he is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the Spirit, not in the letter; whose praise is not from men but from God.

1 Corinthians 11:19

For there must also be factions among you, that those who are approved may be recognized among you.

1 Corinthians 4:5

Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord comes, who will both bring to light the hidden things of darkness and reveal the counsels of the hearts. Then each one’s praise will come from God.

2 Corinthians 10:12

For we dare not class ourselves or compare ourselves with those who commend themselves. But they, measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise.

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 what is honorable, though we may seem disqualified.

2 Corinthians 3:1

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

2 Corinthians 5:12

For we do not commend ourselves again to you, but give you opportunity to boast on our behalf, that you may have an answer for those who boast in appearance and not in heart.

2 Corinthians 6:4

But in all things we commend ourselves as ministers of God: in much patience, in tribulations, in needs, in distresses,

2 Timothy 2:15

Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

1 Peter 1:7

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