2 Corinthians 10:18
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.”
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“For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.”
King James Version · Public Domain“For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“for not he who is commending himself is approved, but he whom the Lord doth commend.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo 2 Corinthians 10:18 — 21 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 12:8A man is praised according to his wisdom, but a twisted mind is despised.
- Proverbs 21:2All a man’s ways seem right to him, but the LORD weighs the heart.
- Proverbs 27:2Let another praise you, and not your own mouth— a stranger, and not your own lips.
- Matthew 25:20The servant who had received the five talents came and presented five more. ‘Master,’ he said, ‘you entrusted me with five talents. See, I have gained five more.’
- Luke 16:15So He said to them, “You are the ones who justify yourselves before men, but God knows your hearts. For what is prized among men is detestable before God.
- Luke 18:10“Two men went up to the temple to pray. One was a Pharisee and the other a tax collector.
- John 5:42but I know you, that you do not have the love of God within you.
- John 12:43For they loved praise from men more than praise from God.
- Acts 2:22Men of Israel, listen to this message: Jesus of Nazareth was a man certified by God to you by miracles, wonders, and signs, which God did among you through Him, as you yourselves know.
- Romans 2:29No, a man is a Jew because he is one inwardly, and circumcision is a matter of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the written code. Such a man’s praise does not come from men, but from God.
- Romans 14:18For whoever serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and approved by men.
- Romans 16:10Greet Apelles, who is approved in Christ. Greet those who belong to the household of Aristobulus.
- 1 Corinthians 4:5Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God.
- 1 Corinthians 11:19And indeed, there must be differences among you to show which of you are approved.
- 2 Corinthians 3:1Are we beginning to commend ourselves again? Or do we need, like some people, letters of recommendation to you or from you?
- 2 Corinthians 5:12We are not commending ourselves to you again. Instead, we are giving you an occasion to be proud of us, so that you can answer those who take pride in appearances rather than in the heart.
- 2 Corinthians 6:4Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships, and calamities;
- 2 Corinthians 10:12We do not dare to classify or compare ourselves with some who commend themselves. When they measure themselves by themselves and compare themselves with themselves, they show their ignorance.
- 2 Corinthians 13:7Now we pray to God that you will not do anything wrong—not that we will appear to have stood the test, but that you will do what is right, even if we appear to have failed.
- 2 Timothy 2:15Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth.
- 1 Peter 1:7so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
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