2 Corinthians 10:18

The Text-Critical English New Testament

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

Cross References

Luke 16:15

So he said to them, “You justify yourselves in the sight of 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 glory that comes from men more than the glory that comes from God.

Acts 2:22

“Men of Israel, listen to these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with miracles, wonders, and signs that God did through him in your midst, just as you yourselves well know,

Romans 14:18

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

Romans 16:10

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

Romans 2:29

but he is a Jew who is one inwardly, and circumcision is a matter of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the letter. Such a man's praise comes not from men but from God.

1 Corinthians 11:19

For there must be factions among you to show which of you are approved.

1 Corinthians 4:5

So then, do not judge anything before the appointed time. Wait until the Lord comes, who will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and reveal the intentions of the heart. At that time each person will receive his praise from God.

2 Corinthians 10:12

For we do not dare to classify or compare ourselves with some who commend themselves. When they measure themselves with one another and compare themselves to one another, they do not show good sense.

2 Corinthians 13:7

I pray to God that you will not do anything wrong—not so that we may appear to have met the test, but so that you may do what is right, even though we may appear to have failed.

2 Corinthians 3:1

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

2 Corinthians 5:12

For we are not commending ourselves to you again, but we are giving you an opportunity to boast about us, so that you may be able to answer those who boast about outward appearances and not about matters of the heart.

2 Corinthians 6:4

Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance, in afflictions, in hardships, in distresses,

2 Timothy 2:15

Be diligent to present yoʋrself to God as a proven worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly teaches the word of truth.

1 Peter 1:7

so that the proven character of your faith—far more precious than gold that perishes even though it is tested by fire—may result in praise, honor, and glory when Jesus Christ is revealed.