2 Corinthians 10:18
King James Version (KJV)
For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.
American Standard Version (ASV)
For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.
World English Bible (WEB)
For it isn't he who commends himself who is approved, but whom the Lord commends.
2 Corinthians 10:18 Cross References
Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts.
Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.
And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God.
Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican.
The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.
I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess.
And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner.
I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.
Do we begin again to commend ourselves? or need we, as some others, epistles of commendation to you, or letters of commendation from you?
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.
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.
