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 do not dare to classify or to compare ourselves with some who commend themselves, but [they] themselves, [when they] measure themselves by themselves and compare themselves with themselves, do not understand.

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

We are not commending ourselves to you again, but are giving you an opportunity to boast about us, in order that you may have [an answer] for those who boast in appearance and not in heart.

Every way of a man is upright in his [own] eyes, but Yahweh weighs hearts.

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

And he said to them, "You are the ones who justify themselves in the sight of men, but God knows your hearts! For [what is] [considered] exalted among men [is] an abomination in the sight of God.

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

Approved

but commending ourselves as servants of God in every [way], in much endurance, in afflictions, in distresses, in difficulties,

Now we pray to God that you not do wrong in any way, not that we are seen as approved, but that you do what is good, even [though] we are [seen] as though unqualified.

"Israelite men, listen to these words! Jesus the Nazarene, a man attested to you by God with deeds of power and wonders and signs that God did through him in your midst, just as [you] yourselves know--

For the one who serves Christ in this [way] [is] well-pleasing to God and approved by people.

Greet Apelles, who [is] approved in Christ. Greet those of the [household] of Aristobulus.

For indeed it is necessary that there be factions among you, in order that those who are approved may become evident among you.

Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, a worker having no need to be ashamed, guiding the word of truth along a straight path.

But

And the one who had received the five talents came up [and] brought five more talents, saying, 'Master, you handed over to me five talents. 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 praise of men more than praise from God.

But the Jew {is one inwardly}, and circumcision [is] of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the letter, whose praise [is] not from people but from God.

Therefore do not judge anything before the time, until the Lord should come, who will both enlighten the hidden things of darkness and will reveal the counsels of hearts, and then praise will come to each one from God.

so that the genuineness of your faith, more valuable than gold that is passing away, but is tested by fire, may be found to [result in] praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ,

General references

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