2 Corinthians 10:12

For we dare not classify or compare ourselves to some of those who commend themselves. But they, measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves to themselves, do not understand.

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In The King James Version

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.

In Context

11Let such a man think this, that such kind we are in word by letters when absent, we are also such kind when present in the work.

13But we will not boast in things immeasurable, but according to the measure of the standard that God apportioned to us, of a measure to reach even as far as you.

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Cross References

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

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 anything of which Christ did not accomplish through me for the obedience of Gentiles, by word and work,

2 Corinthians 5:12For we are not commending ourselves again to you, but giving you an opportunity of boasting about us, so that ye may have for those who boast 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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