2 Corinthians 10:18

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

For it is not the man who commends himself that stands the test, but the man who is commended by the Lord.

Cross References

Luke 16:15

"You," said Jesus, "are the men who justify themselves before the world, but God can read your hearts; and what is highly esteemed among men may be an abomination in the sight of God.

John 12:43

For they valued honor from men more than honor from God.

Acts 2:22

Men of Israel, listen to what I am saying. Jesus of Nazareth, a man whose mission from God to you was proved by miracles, wonders, and signs, which God showed among you through him, as you know full well--

Romans 14:18

He who serves the Christ in this way pleases God, and wins the approval of his fellow men.

Romans 16:10

To that proved Christian Apelles; to the household of Aristobulus;

Romans 2:29

And the real circumcision is the circumcision of the heart, a spiritual and not a literal thing. Such a man wins praise from God, though not from men.

1 Corinthians 11:19

Indeed, there must be actual parties among you, for so only will the men of real worth become known.

1 Corinthians 4:5

Therefore do not pass judgment before the time, but wait till the Lord comes. He will throw light upon what is now dark and obscure, and will reveal the motives in men's minds; and then every one will receive due praise from God.

2 Corinthians 10:12

We have not indeed the audacity to class or compare ourselves with some of those who indulge in self-commendation! But, when such persons measure themselves by themselves, and compare themselves with themselves, they show a want of wisdom.

2 Corinthians 13:7

We pray God that you may do nothing wrong, not that we may be seen to stand the test, but that you may do what is right, even though we may seem not to stand the test.

2 Corinthians 3:1

Are we beginning to commend ourselves again? Or are we like some who need letters of commendation to you, or from you?

2 Corinthians 5:12

We are not "commending ourselves" again to you, but rather are giving you cause for pride in us, so that you may have an answer ready for those who pride themselves on appearances and not on character.

2 Corinthians 6:4

No, we are trying to commend ourselves under all circumstances, as God's ministers should--in many an hour of endurance, in troubles, in hardships, in difficulties,

2 Timothy 2:15

Do your utmost to show yourself true to God, a workman with no reason to be ashamed, accurate in delivering the Message of the Truth.

1 Peter 1:7

that the genuineness of your faith--a thing far more precious than gold, which is perishable, yet has to be tested by fire--may win praise and glory and honour at the Appearing of Jesus Christ.