2 Corinthians 10:12

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

We do not dare to classify or compare ourselves with some of those who commend themselves. But when they measure themselves by one another and compare themselves with one another, they do not show good sense.

Cross References

Proverbs 27:2

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

Proverbs 26:12

Do you see people wise in their own eyes? There is more hope for fools than for them.

Luke 18:11

The Pharisee, standing by himself, was praying thus, ‘God, I thank you that I am not like other people: thieves, rogues, adulterers, or even like this tax collector.

2 Corinthians 10:18

For it is not those who commend themselves that are approved but those whom the Lord commends.

Romans 15:18

For I will not be so bold as to speak of anything except what Christ has accomplished through me to win obedience from the gentiles, by word and deed,

2 Corinthians 3:1

Are we beginning to commend ourselves again? Surely we do not need, as some do, letters of recommendation to you or from you, do we?

Proverbs 25:27

It is not good to eat much honey or to seek honor on top of honor.

2 Corinthians 5:12

We are not commending ourselves to you again but giving you an opportunity to boast about us, so that you may be able to answer those who boast in outward appearance and not in the heart.

Job 12:2

“No doubt you are the people, and wisdom will die with you.

2 Corinthians 10:11

Let such a person understand that what we say by letter when absent we will also do when present.