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
Are not wise
General references
Bible References
We dare not
2 Corinthians 3:1
Are we beginning to commend ourselves again? Or do we need, like some, letters of recommendation to you or from you?
2 Corinthians 5:12
We are not commending ourselves to you again, but giving you an opportunity to be proud of us, so that you may have a reply for those who take pride in the outward appearance rather than in the heart.
Job 12:2 No doubt you are the people,
and wisdom will die with you!
and wisdom will die with you!
Proverbs 25:27 It is not good to eat too much honey
or to seek glory after glory.
or to seek glory after glory.
Proverbs 27:2 Let another praise you, and not your own mouth—
a stranger, and not your own lips.
a stranger, and not your own lips.
Luke 18:11 The Pharisee took his stand and was praying like this: ‘God, I thank You that I’m not like other people —greedy, unrighteous, adulterers, or even like this tax collector.
Romans 15:18
For I would not dare say anything except what Christ has accomplished through me to make the Gentiles obedient by word and deed,
Are not wise
Proverbs 26:12 Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes?
There is more hope for a fool than for him.
There is more hope for a fool than for him.
General references
Proverbs 27:2 Let another praise you, and not your own mouth—
a stranger, and not your own lips.
a stranger, and not your own lips.