2 Corinthians 10:18
For not he who commendeth himself, is approved, but he, whom God commendeth.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.
In Context
17But he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.
Cross References
Proverbs 12:8A man shall be known by his learning: but he that is vain and foolish, shall be exposed to contempt.
Proverbs 27:2Let another praise thee, and not thy own mouth: a stranger, and not thy own lips.
Luke 16:15And he said to them: You are they who justify yourselves before men, but God knoweth your hearts; for that which is high to men, is an abomination before God.
John 5:42But I know you, that you have not the love of God in you.
Acts 2:22Ye men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you, by miracles, and wonders, and signs, which God did by him, in the midst of you, as you also know:
Romans 14:18For he that in this serveth Christ, pleaseth God, and is approved of men.
Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 10:13-18
The Apostle Asserts His Claims. ( a. d. 57.) 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. 13 But 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. 14 For we stretch not ourselves beyond our measure, as though we reached not unto you: for we are come… Read the whole commentary →