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2 Corinthians 3:1

Are we beginning to commend ourselves again? Or do we need, like some people, letters of recommendation to you or from you?

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ASV

Are we beginning again to commend ourselves? or need we, as do some, epistles of commendation to you or from you?

KJV

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

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Original language & word study

16 tagged words
OriginalTransliterationMeaningWord study
ἈρχόμεθαArchomethaAre we beginningG757 →
πάλινpalinagainG3825 →
ἑαυτοὺςhe'autousourselvesG1438 →
συνιστάνειν;sunistaneinto commend?G4921 →
ἢēOrG2228 →
μὴmēsurely notG3361 →
χρῄζομενchrēzomenwe needG5535 →
ὥςhōslikeG5613 →
τινεςtinessomeG5100 →
συστατικῶνsustatikōncommendatoryG4956 →
ἐπιστολῶνepistolōnlettersG1992 →
πρὸςprostoG4314 →
ὑμᾶςhumasyouG4771 →
ἢēorG2228 →
ἐξexfromG1537 →
ὑμῶνhumōnyouG4771 →

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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 12:11I have become a fool, but you drove me to it. In fact, you should have commended me, since I am in no way inferior to those “super-apostles,” even though I am nothing.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.Acts 18:27When Apollos resolved to cross over to Achaia, the brothers encouraged him and wrote to the disciples there to welcome him. On his arrival, he was a great help to those who by grace had believed.1 Corinthians 16:3Then, on my arrival, I will send letters with those you recommend to carry your gift to Jerusalem.2 Corinthians 10:8For even if I boast somewhat excessively about the authority the Lord gave us for building you up rather than tearing you down, I will not be ashamed.2 Corinthians 12:19Have you been thinking all along that we were making a defense to you? We speak before God in Christ, and all of this, beloved, is to build you up.1 Corinthians 3:10By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as an expert builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one must be careful how he builds.2 Corinthians 2:17For we are not like so many others, who peddle the word of God for profit. On the contrary, in Christ we speak before God with sincerity, as men sent from God.1 Corinthians 4:15Even if you have ten thousand guardians in Christ, you do not have many fathers; for in Christ Jesus I became your father through the gospel.1 Corinthians 10:33as I also try to please everyone in all I do. For I am not seeking my own good, but the good of many, that they may be saved.2 Corinthians 10:18For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.Romans 16:1I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a servant of the church in Cenchrea.

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