2 Corinthians 5:12

For we commend not ourselves again unto you, but give you occasion to boast on our behalf, that you may have something to answer them who boast in appearance, and not in heart.

2 Corinthians 1:14

As also you have acknowledged us in part, that we are your rejoicing, even as you also are ours in the day of the Lord Jesus.

2 Corinthians 3:1

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

Proverbs 27:2

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

2 Corinthians 6:4

But in all things presenting ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses,

2 Corinthians 10:8

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

2 Corinthians 10:12

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.

2 Corinthians 10:18

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

2 Corinthians 11:12-16

But what I do, that I will do, that I may cut off occasion from them who desire occasion; that when they glory, they may be found even as we.

2 Corinthians 12:1-9

It is not expedient for me doubtless to boast. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.

2 Corinthians 12:11

I have become a fool in boasting; you have compelled me: for I ought to have been commended by you: for in nothing am I behind the very chief apostles, though I be nothing.

Galatians 6:12-14

As many as desire to make a fair show in the flesh, they constrain you to be circumcised; only lest they should suffer persecution for the cross of Christ.

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Summary

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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General references

Bible References

We

2 Corinthians 3:1
Do we begin again to commend ourselves? or need we, as some others, epistles of commendation to you, or letters of commendation from you?
2 Corinthians 6:4
But in all things presenting ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses,
2 Corinthians 10:8
For though I should boast somewhat more of our authority, which the Lord has given us for edification, and not for your destruction, I should not be ashamed:
2 Corinthians 12:11
I have become a fool in boasting; you have compelled me: for I ought to have been commended by you: for in nothing am I behind the very chief apostles, though I be nothing.
Proverbs 27:2
Let another man praise you, and not your own mouth; a stranger, and not your own lips.

Give

2 Corinthians 1:14
As also you have acknowledged us in part, that we are your rejoicing, even as you also are ours in the day of the Lord Jesus.
2 Corinthians 11:12
But what I do, that I will do, that I may cut off occasion from them who desire occasion; that when they glory, they may be found even as we.
2 Corinthians 12:1
It is not expedient for me doubtless to boast. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.

Appearance

Galatians 6:12
As many as desire to make a fair show in the flesh, they constrain you to be circumcised; only lest they should suffer persecution for the cross of Christ.

General references

Philippians 1:26
That your rejoicing may be more abundant in Jesus Christ for me by my coming to you again.