2 Corinthians 10:12

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.

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11Let such an one think this, that, such as we are in word by letters when we are absent, such will we be also in deed when we are present.

13But we will not boast of things without our measure, but according to the measure of the rule which God hath distributed to us, a measure to reach even unto you.

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Cross References

Proverbs 25:27It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search their own glory is not glory.

Proverbs 27:2Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.

Romans 15:18For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me, to make the Gentiles obedient, by word and deed,

2 Corinthians 5:12For 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.

Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 10:8-12

The Apostle's Spiritual Authority. ( a. d. 57.) 7 Do ye look on things after the outward appearance? If any man trust to himself that he is Christ's, let him of himself think this again, that, as he is Christ's, even so are we Christ's. 8 For though I should boast somewhat more of our authority, which the Lord hath given us for edification, and not for your destruction, I should not be ashamed: 9 That I may not seem as if I would terrify you by letters. 10 For his letters, say they, are weighty and powerful; but… Read the whole commentary →

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