2 Corinthians 10:12

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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.

We dare not

Romans 15:18

Are not wise

Proverbs 26:12

General references

Proverbs 27:2

Bible References

We dare not

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

We are not again commending ourselves to you but are giving you an occasion to be proud of us, so that you will have an answer for those who take pride in appearance and not in heart.

“Truly then you are the people,
And with you wisdom will die!

It is not good to eat much honey,
Nor is it glory to search out one’s own glory.

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

The Pharisee stood and was praying this to himself: ‘God, I thank You that I am not like other people: swindlers, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector.

For I will not presume to speak of anything except what Christ has accomplished through me, resulting in the obedience of the Gentiles by word and deed,

Are not wise

Do you see a man wise in his own eyes?

There is more hope for a fool than for him.

General references

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