2 Corinthians 10:18

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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

For we don’t dare classify or compare ourselves with some who commend themselves. But in measuring themselves by themselves and comparing themselves to themselves, they lack understanding.

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

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.

All a man’s ways seem right to him,
but the Lord evaluates the motives.

Let another praise you, and not your own mouth—
a stranger, and not your own lips.

And He told them: “You are the ones who justify yourselves in the sight of others, but God knows your hearts. For what is highly admired by people is revolting in God’s sight.

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

Approved

But as God’s ministers, we commend ourselves in everything:

by great endurance, by afflictions,
by hardship, by difficulties,

Now we pray to God that you do nothing wrong—not that we may appear to pass the test, but that you may do what is right, even though we may appear to fail.

“Men of Israel, listen to these words: This Jesus the Nazarene was a man pointed out to you by God with miracles, wonders, and signs that God did among you through Him, just as you yourselves know.

Whoever serves Christ in this way is acceptable to God and approved by men.

Greet Apelles, who is approved in Christ.
Greet those who belong to the household of Aristobulus.

There must, indeed, be factions among you, so that those who are approved may be recognized among you.

Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who doesn’t need to be ashamed, correctly teaching the word of truth.

But

The man who had received five talents approached, presented five more talents, and said, ‘Master, you gave me five talents. Look, I’ve earned five more talents.’

but I know you—that you have no love for God within you.

For they loved praise from men more than praise from God.

On the contrary, a person is a Jew who is one inwardly, and circumcision is of the heart—by the Spirit, not the letter.

That man’s praise is not from men but from God.

Therefore don’t judge anything prematurely, before the Lord comes, who will both bring to light what is hidden in darkness and reveal the intentions of the hearts. And then praise will come to each one from God.

so that the genuineness of your faith—more valuable than gold, which perishes though refined by fire—may result in praise, 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.