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2 Corinthians 10

2 Cor. 10:18 KJV (With Strong’s)

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

Rom. 2:29• ²⁹But 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. (Rom. 2:29)

Cross References

not.

2 Cor. 10:12• ¹²For 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. (2 Cor. 10:12)

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2 Cor. 3:1• ¹Do we begin again to commend ourselves? or need we, as some others, epistles of commendation to you, or letters of commendation from you? (2 Cor. 3:1)

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2 Cor. 5:12• ¹²For 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. (2 Cor. 5:12)

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Prov. 21:2• ²Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the Lord pondereth the hearts. (Prov. 21:2)

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Prov. 27:2• ²Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips. (Prov. 27:2)

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Luke 16:15• ¹⁵And 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. (Luke 16:15)

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Luke 18:10‑14• ¹⁰Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican.
¹¹The 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.
¹²I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess.
¹³And 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.
¹⁴I 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. (Luke 18:10‑14)

approved.

2 Cor. 6:4• ⁴But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses, (2 Cor. 6:4)

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2 Cor. 13:7• ⁷Now I pray to God that ye do no evil; not that we should appear approved, but that ye should do that which is honest, though we be as reprobates. (2 Cor. 13:7)

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Acts 2:22• ²²Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know: (Acts 2:22)

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Rom. 14:18• ¹⁸For he that in these things serveth Christ is acceptable to God, and approved of men. (Rom. 14:18)

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Rom. 16:10• ¹⁰Salute Apelles approved in Christ. Salute them which are of Aristobulus' household. (Rom. 16:10)

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1 Cor. 11:19• ¹⁹For there must be also heresies among you, that they which are approved may be made manifest among you. (1 Cor. 11:19)

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2 Tim. 2:15• ¹⁵Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. (2 Tim. 2:15)

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Matt. 25:20‑23• ²⁰And so he that had received five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me five talents: behold, I have gained beside them five talents more.
²¹His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
²²He also that had received two talents came and said, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me two talents: behold, I have gained two other talents beside them.
²³His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord. (Matt. 25:20‑23)

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John 5:42‑44• ⁴²But I know you, that ye have not the love of God in you.
⁴³I am come in my Father's name, and ye receive me not: if another shall come in his own name, him ye will receive.
⁴⁴How can ye believe, which receive honor one of another, and seek not the honor that cometh from God only? (John 5:42‑44)

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John 12:43• ⁴³For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God. (John 12:43)

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Rom. 2:29• ²⁹But 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. (Rom. 2:29)

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1 Cor. 4:5• ⁵Therefore 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. (1 Cor. 4:5)

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1 Peter 1:7• ⁷That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honor and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ: (1 Peter 1:7)

J. N. Darby Translation

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

W. Kelly Translation

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