2 Corinthians 3:1

The Text-Critical English New Testament

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

Cross References

Acts 18:27

And when Apollos wanted to cross over to Achaia, the brothers wrote to the disciples, encouraging them to receive him. When he arrived, he was a great help to those who had become believers through grace,

Romans 16:1

I commend to you our sister Phoebe, who is a servant of the church in Cenchreae,

1 Corinthians 10:33

just as I also try to please everyone in everything I do, not seeking my own benefit, but the benefit of many, so that they may be saved.

1 Corinthians 16:3

When I arrive, I will send those whom you approve by letters to carry your gift to Jerusalem.

1 Corinthians 3:10

According to the grace of God given to me, like a wise master builder I have laid a foundation, and another builds upon it. But each person must be careful how he builds upon it.

1 Corinthians 4:15

For even if you had ten thousand guardians in Christ, you would not have many fathers. For in Christ Jesus I became a father to you through the gospel.

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 10:18

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

2 Corinthians 10:8

For even if I boast somewhat further about our authority (which the Lord has given us for building you up and not for tearing you down), I will not be ashamed.

2 Corinthians 12:11

I have become a fool by boasting; you compelled me to do it. I ought to have been commended by you, for in no way have I been inferior to these “super-apostles,” even though I am nothing.

2 Corinthians 12:19

Do you still think that we are defending ourselves to you? In the sight of God we are speaking in Christ, and everything we do, beloved, is for your edification.

2 Corinthians 2:17

For we are not like others who peddle the word of God for profit. On the contrary, in Christ we speak with sincerity in the presence of God, as men sent from God.

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.