15 occurrences

'Ourselves' in the Bible

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

Verse ConceptsCommendationLettersCommending OneselfPraising Specific Peoplea new beginningEclipse

But we have this treasure in clay vessels, that the exceeding greatness of the power may be of God, and not from ourselves.

Verse ConceptsClayPower Through GodGod, Power OfPower, HumanRiches, SpiritualTreasureSpiritual TreasuresNot MeExcellencegreatnesspot

For we are not commending ourselves to you again, but speak as giving you occasion of boasting on our behalf, that you may have something to answer those who boast in appearance, and not in heart.

Verse ConceptsCommendationOutward AppearanceHypocrites, Description OfAppearancesCommending OneselfOther References To The HeartAppearances of

For we are not bold to number or compare ourselves with some of those who commend themselves. But they themselves, measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves with themselves, are without understanding.

Verse ConceptsSelf DeceptionThoughtComparingBeing Without UnderstandingCommending OneselfCompetitionmeasurement

For we don't stretch ourselves too much, as though we didn't reach to you. For we came even as far as to you with the Good News of Christ,

Verse ConceptsStretching OutFirst Among The GentilesMaking Mistakes

Again, do you think that we are excusing ourselves to you? In the sight of God we speak in Christ. But all things, beloved, are for your edifying.

Verse ConceptsAffection, ExpressingEdification, Means OfBuilding Up The ChurchGod Seeing All PeopleMan Defendingcommunionreality

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Ourselves (163 instances)

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ἑαυτοῦ 
heautou 
Usage: 249

ἡμεῖς 
hemeis 
we , us , we ourselves
Usage: 120