2Cor.10.18

2 Corinthians 10:18

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

Paul’s Apostolic Authority

Cross References

Proverbs 27:2

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Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.

Do Not Boast about Tomorrow

Romans 2:29

KJV Holy Spirit

But he is a Jew, which is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the Spirit, and not in the letter; whose praise is not of men, but of God.

The Jews and the Law

1 Corinthians 4:5

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Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God.

Servants of Christ

2 Corinthians 3:1

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

Ministers of a New Covenant

2 Corinthians 10:12

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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.