'Themselves' in the Bible

We are not commending ourselves to you again, but are giving you an occasion to be [rightfully] proud of us, so that you will have an answer for those who take pride in [outward] appearances [the virtues they pretend to have] rather than what is [actually] in heart.

And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again.

For to their power, I bear record, yea, and beyond their power they were willing of themselves;

and not just as we had hoped. Instead, they gave themselves especially to the Lord, then to us by God’s will.

while they themselves also, with supplication on your behalf, long after you by reason of the exceeding grace of God in you.

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.

But I will persist in the same line of conduct in order to cut the ground from under the feet of those who desire an opportunity of getting themselves recognized as being on a level with us in the matters about which they boast.

For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ.

So it is no great thing if his servants also disguise themselves as servants of righteousness. Their destiny will be according to their works.

Seeing that there are those who take credit to themselves after the flesh, I will do the same.

but He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you [My lovingkindness and My mercy are more than enough—always available—regardless of the situation]; for [My] power is being perfected [and is completed and shows itself most effectively] in [your] weakness.” Therefore, I will all the more gladly boast in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ [may completely enfold me and] may dwell in me.