2 Corinthians 10:12 - Hebrew Names version (HNV) For we are not bold to number or compare ourselves with some of those who commend themselves. But they themselves, measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves with themselves, are without understanding. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Not that we [have the audacity to] venture to class or [even to] compare ourselves with some who exalt and furnish testimonials for themselves! However, when they measure themselves with themselves and compare themselves with one another, they are without understanding and behave unwisely. American Standard Version (1901) For we are not bold to number or compare ourselves with certain of them that commend themselves: but they themselves, measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves with themselves, are without understanding. Common English Bible We won’t dare to place ourselves in the same league or to compare ourselves with some of those who are promoting themselves. When they measure themselves by themselves, and compare themselves with themselves, they have no understanding. Catholic Public Domain Version For we would not dare to interpose or compare ourselves with certain ones who commend themselves. But we measure ourselves by ourselves, and we compare ourselves with ourselves. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version For we dare not match, or compare ourselves with some, that commend themselves; but we measure ourselves by ourselves, and compare ourselves with ourselves. |
It is not good to eat much honey; nor is it honorable to seek one's own honor.
Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
Let another man praise you, and not your own mouth; a stranger, and not your own lips.
The Parush stood and prayed to himself like this: 'God, I thank you, that I am not like the rest of men, extortioners, unrighteous, adulterers, or even like this tax collector.
For I will not dare to speak of any things except those which Messiah worked through me, for the obedience of the Gentiles, by word and deed,
Let such a person consider this, that what we are in word by letters when we are absent, such are we also in deed when we are present.
For it isn't he who commends himself who is approved, but whom the Lord commends.
Are we beginning again to commend ourselves? Or do we need, as do some, letters of commendation to you or from you?
For we are not commending ourselves to you again, but speak as giving you occasion of boasting on our behalf, that you may have something to answer those who boast in appearance, and not in heart.