2 Corinthians 10:12

The English Standar Version

Not that we dare to classify or compare ourselves with some of those who are commending themselves. But when they measure themselves by one another and compare themselves with one another, they are without understanding.

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 a man who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

Luke 18:11

The Pharisee, standing by himself, prayed[1] thus: 'God, I thank you that I am not like other men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector.

2 Corinthians 10:18

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

Romans 15:18

For I will not venture to speak of anything except what Christ has accomplished through me to bring the Gentiles to obedience -- by word and deed,

2 Corinthians 3:1

Are we beginning to commend ourselves again? Or do we need, as some do, letters of recommendation to you, or from you?

Proverbs 25:27

It is not good to eat much honey, nor is it glorious to seek one's own glory.[2]

2 Corinthians 5:12

We are not commending ourselves to you again but giving you cause to boast about us, so that you may be able to answer those who boast about outward appearance and not about what is 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 do when present.