2 Corinthians 10:18

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

Cross References (20)

  • Proverbs 21:2 (14)

    All a man’s ways seem right to him, but the LORD weighs the heart.

  • Luke 16:15 (13)

    So He said to them, “You are the ones who justify yourselves before men, but God knows your hearts. For what is prized a

  • Romans 2:29 (11)

    No, a man is a Jew because he is one inwardly, and circumcision is a matter of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the writ

  • 1 Corinthians 4:5 (11)

    Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in d

  • 2 Corinthians 10:12 (9)

    We do not dare to classify or compare ourselves with some who commend themselves. When they measure themselves by themse

  • John 12:43 (7)

    For they loved praise from men more than praise from God.

  • Luke 18:10–14 (6)

    “Two men went up to the temple to pray. One was a Pharisee and the other a tax collector.

  • Proverbs 27:2 (5)

    Let another praise you, and not your own mouth—a stranger, and not your own lips.

  • Romans 14:18 (5)

    For whoever serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and approved by men.

  • 1 Peter 1:7 (4)

    so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may resul

  • John 5:42–44 (4)

    but I know you, that you do not have the love of God within you.

  • 2 Corinthians 13:7 (4)

    Now 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

  • 2 Corinthians 6:4 (3)

    Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships, and calamities

  • Matthew 25:20–23 (3)

    The servant who had received the five talents came and presented five more. ‘Master,’ he said, ‘you entrusted me with fi

  • Acts 2:22 (2)

    Men of Israel, listen to this message: Jesus of Nazareth was a man certified by God to you by miracles, wonders, and sig

  • 1 Corinthians 11:19 (2)

    And indeed, there must be differences among you to show which of you are approved.

  • 2 Timothy 2:15 (2)

    Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth.

  • Romans 16:10 (2)

    Greet Apelles, who is approved in Christ. Greet those who belong to the household of Aristobulus.

  • 2 Corinthians 3:1 (2)

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

  • 2 Corinthians 5:12 (2)

    We are not commending ourselves to you again. Instead, we are giving you an occasion to be proud of us, so that you can