2 Corinthians 10:18

The Scriptures 1998

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

Cross References

Proverbs 12:8

A man is praised according to his wisdom, But the perverted of heart becomes despised.

Proverbs 21:2

All a man’s ways are right in his own eyes, But יהוה  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

so He said to them, “You are those who declare yourselves righteous before men, but Elohim knows your hearts, because what is highly thought of among men is an abomination in the sight of Elohim.

John 12:43

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

Acts 2:22

“Men of Yisra’ĕ

Romans 14:18

For he who is serving Messiah in these matters is well-pleasing to Elohim and approved by men.

Romans 16:10

Greet Apelles, the approved in Messiah. Greet those who are of Aristobulos.

Romans 2:29

But a Yehuḏ

1 Corinthians 11:19

For there have to be factions even among you, so that the approved ones might be revealed among you.

1 Corinthians 4:5

So do not judge any at all before the time, until the Master comes, who shall bring to light what is hidden in darkness and reveal the thoughts of the hearts. And then each one’s praise shall come from Elohim.

2 Corinthians 10:12

For we do not presume to count 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

And we pray to Elohim that you do no evil at all – not that we should appear approved, but that you should do what is right, even though we should appear unapproved.

2 Corinthians 3:1

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

2 Corinthians 5:12

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

2 Corinthians 6:4

Rather, we commend ourselves as servants of Elohim in every way: in much endurance, in pressures, in hardships, in distresses,

2 Timothy 2:15

Do your utmost to present yourself approved to Elohim, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly handling the Word of Truth.

1 Peter 1:7

in order that the proving of your belief – much more precious than gold that perishes, and proven by fire – might be found to result in praise and respect and esteem at the revelation of יהושע  Messiah,