2 Corinthians 5:12

We do not again commend ourselves to you, but give you an occasion to boast of us, that you may be able to answer those who glory in appearance, and not in heart.

2 Corinthians 1:14

as some of you also acknowledge us, that we are the cause of your rejoicing, even as you, also, are of ours, in the day of the Lord Jesus.

2 Corinthians 3:1

Do we begin again to commend ourselves? or do we need, as some do, letters of commendation to you, or letters of commendation from you?

2 Corinthians 6:4

but in all things we commend ourselves as the ministers of God, in much suffering, in afflictions, in distresses, in straits,

2 Corinthians 10:8

For though I should boast even, somewhat more abundantly of our authority, which the Lord has given us for edification, and not for your destruction, I would not be ashamed:

2 Corinthians 10:12

For we do not presume to rank or compare ourselves with some of those who commend themselves: but they, measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves with them selves, have no understanding.

2 Corinthians 10:18

for he that commends himself is not approved; but he whom the Lord commends.

2 Corinthians 11:12-16

But what I am -doing I will also continue to do, that I may cut off occasion from those who desire an occasion, that in what they boast, they may be found even as we.

2 Corinthians 12:1-9

To boast is not suitable for me; I will come to visions and revelations from the Lord. -

2 Corinthians 12:11

I have become of no understanding; you have compelled me. For I ought to have been commended by you: I am in no respect inferior to the very greatest of the apostles, although I am nothing.

Galatians 6:12-14

As many as wish to make a fair show in the flesh, these compel you to be circumcised, only that they may not suffer persecution for the cross of the Christ.

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For we commend not ourselves again unto you, but give you occasion to glory on our behalf, that ye may have somewhat to answer them which glory in appearance, and not in heart.

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Bible References

We

2 Corinthians 3:1
Do we begin again to commend ourselves? or do we need, as some do, letters of commendation to you, or letters of commendation from you?
2 Corinthians 6:4
but in all things we commend ourselves as the ministers of God, in much suffering, in afflictions, in distresses, in straits,
2 Corinthians 10:8
For though I should boast even, somewhat more abundantly of our authority, which the Lord has given us for edification, and not for your destruction, I would not be ashamed:
2 Corinthians 12:11
I have become of no understanding; you have compelled me. For I ought to have been commended by you: I am in no respect inferior to the very greatest of the apostles, although I am nothing.

Give

2 Corinthians 1:14
as some of you also acknowledge us, that we are the cause of your rejoicing, even as you, also, are of ours, in the day of the Lord Jesus.
2 Corinthians 11:12
But what I am -doing I will also continue to do, that I may cut off occasion from those who desire an occasion, that in what they boast, they may be found even as we.
2 Corinthians 12:1
To boast is not suitable for me; I will come to visions and revelations from the Lord. -

Appearance

Galatians 6:12
As many as wish to make a fair show in the flesh, these compel you to be circumcised, only that they may not suffer persecution for the cross of the Christ.

General references

Philippians 1:26
that your rejoicing in Christ Jesus may be come more abundant through me by my being present among you again.