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2 Corinthians 10:18

For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.

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ASV

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

KJV

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

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Original language & word study

13 tagged words
OriginalTransliterationMeaningWord study
οὐouNotG3756 →
γὰρgarforG1063 →
ὁhothe [one]G3588 →
ἑαυτὸνhe'autonhimselfG1438 →
συνιστάνων,sunistanōncommending,G4921 →
ἐκεῖνόςekeinosthis [one]G1565 →
ἐστινestinisG1510 →
δόκιμος,dokimosapproved,G1384 →
ἀλλ᾽all᾽butG235 →
ὃνhon[the one] whomG3739 →
ὁhotheG3588 →
κύριοςkuriosLordG2962 →
συνίστησιν.¶sunistēsincommends.G4921 →

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Proverbs 21:2All a man’s ways seem right to him, but the LORD weighs the heart.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.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.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.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.John 12:43For they loved praise from men more than praise from God.2 Corinthians 12:10That is why, for the sake of Christ, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.Matthew 25:21His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your master!’Matthew 6:18so that your fasting will not be obvious to men, but only to your Father, who is unseen. And your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.Luke 18:10–14“Two men went up to the temple to pray. One was a Pharisee and the other a tax collector.Romans 14:18For whoever serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and approved by men.John 5:42–44but I know you, that you do not have the love of God within you.Proverbs 27:2Let another praise you, and not your own mouth—a stranger, and not your own lips.Proverbs 12:8A man is praised according to his wisdom, but a twisted mind is despised.John 8:54Jesus answered, “If I glorify Myself, My glory means nothing. The One who glorifies Me is My Father, of whom you say ‘He is our God.’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.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.John 5:44How can you believe if you accept glory from one another, yet do not seek the glory that comes from the only God?

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