2 Corinthians 10:18

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2 Corinthians 10:18

For it is not he who commends himself that is approved, but he whom the Lord commends.

Romans 2:29

But he is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is that which is of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the letter; and his praise is not from men, but from God.

Therefore do not go on passing judgment before the time, but wait until the Lord comes who will both bring to light the things hidden in the darkness and disclose the motives of men’s hearts; and then each man’s praise will come to him from God.

2 Corinthians 10:12

For we are not bold to class or compare ourselves with some of those who commend themselves; but when they measure themselves by themselves and compare themselves with themselves, they are without understanding.

Proverbs 21:2

Every man’s way is right in his own eyes,
But the Lord weighs the hearts.

Proverbs 27:2

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

Matthew 25:20-23

The one who had received the five talents came up and brought five more talents, saying, ‘Master, you entrusted five talents to me. See, I have gained five more talents.’

Luke 16:15

And He said to them, “You are those who justify yourselves in the sight of men, but God knows your hearts; for that which is highly esteemed among men is detestable in the sight of God.

Luke 18:10-14

“Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector.

John 5:42-44

but I know you, that you do not have the love of God in yourselves.

John 12:43

for they loved the approval of men rather than the approval of God.

Acts 2:22

“Men of Israel, listen to these words: Jesus the Nazarene, a man attested to you by God with miracles and wonders and signs which God performed through Him in your midst, just as you yourselves know—

Romans 14:18

For he who in this way serves Christ is acceptable to God and approved by men.

Romans 16:10

Greet Apelles, the approved in Christ. Greet those who are of the household of Aristobulus.

1 Corinthians 11:19

For there must also be factions among you, so that those who are approved may become evident among you.

2 Corinthians 3:1

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

2 Corinthians 5:12

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.

2 Corinthians 6:4

but in everything commending ourselves as servants of God, in much endurance, in afflictions, in hardships, in distresses,

2 Corinthians 13:7

Now we pray to God that you do no wrong; not that we ourselves may appear approved, but that you may do what is right, even though we may appear unapproved.

2 Timothy 2:15

Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth.

1 Peter 1:7

so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ;

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Summary

2 Corinthians 10:18

For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.

Not

Luke 18:10

Approved

2 Timothy 2:15

But

General references

Proverbs 27:2

Bible References

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.

Every man’s way is right in his own eyes,

But the Lord

weighs the hearts.

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

And He said to them, “You are those who justify yourselves in the sight of men, but God knows your hearts; for that which is highly esteemed among men is detestable in the sight of God.

“Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector.

Approved

but in everything commending ourselves as

servants of God, in much endurance, in afflictions, in hardships, in distresses,

Now we pray to God that you do no wrong; not that we ourselves may appear approved, but that you may do what is right, even though we may appear unapproved.

For he who in this way serves Christ is acceptable to God and approved by men.

Greet Apelles, the approved in Christ. Greet those who are of the household of Aristobulus.

For there must also be factions among you, so that those who are approved may become evident among you.

Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth.

But

The one who had received the five talents came up and brought five more talents, saying, ‘Master, you entrusted five talents to me. See, I have gained five more talents.’

but I know you, that you do not have the love of God in yourselves.

for they loved the approval of men rather than the approval of God.

But he is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is that which is of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the letter; and his praise is not from men, but from God.

so that the

proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ;

General references

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