2 Corinthians 10:18

Tree of Life Version

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

Cross References

Proverbs 12:8

A man is praised according to his insight, but one with a twisted mind is despised.

Proverbs 21:2

All a man’s ways seem right in his own eyes, but Adonai weighs the heart.

Proverbs 27:2

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

Luke 16:15

But He said to them, “You are the ones who justify yourselves before the people, but God knows your hearts. For what is prized among men is detestable in God’s sight.”

John 12:43

for they loved the glory of men more than the glory of God.

Acts 2:22

“Men of Israel, hear these words! Yeshua ha-Natzrati—a Man authenticated to you by God with mighty deeds and wonders and signs God performed through Him in your midst, as you yourselves know—

Romans 14:18

For the one who serves Messiah in this manner is pleasing to God and approved by men.

Romans 16:10

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

Romans 2:29

Rather, the Jew is one inwardly, and circumcision is of the heart—in Spirit not in letter. His praise is not from men, but from God.

1 Corinthians 11:19

for there must be factions among you, so that those among you who are tried and true may be evident.

1 Corinthians 4:5

Therefore do not judge anything before the time—wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light the things hidden in darkness and also make clear the motives of the hearts. Then the praise for each one will come from God.

2 Corinthians 10:12

For we do not dare to classify or compare ourselves with some of those who commend themselves. But when they measure themselves by themselves and compare themselves with themselves, they have no understanding.

2 Corinthians 13:7

Now we pray to God that you do no wrong—not so that we may appear to have passed the test, but in order that you may do what is right even if we may seem to have failed.

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?

2 Corinthians 5:12

For we are not commending ourselves to you again, but giving you an opportunity for boasting about us, so that you may have something to answer those who boast in outward appearance and not in the heart.

2 Corinthians 6:4

But as God’s servants, we are commending ourselves in every way—in great endurance, in afflictions, in hardships, in distresses,

2 Timothy 2:15

Make every effort to present yourself before God as tried and true, as an unashamed worker cutting a straight path with the word of truth.

1 Peter 1:7

These trials are so that the true metal of your faith (far more valuable than gold, which perishes though refined by fire) may come to light in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Messiah Yeshua.