2 Corinthians 10:18
For it is not those who commend themselves that stand the test, but those who are commended by the Lord.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.
In Context
17Let anyone who boasts make their boast of the Lord.
Cross References
Luke 16:15“You,” said Jesus, “are the ones who justify themselves before the world, but God can read your hearts; and what is highly esteemed among people may be an abomination in the sight of God.
John 5:42but I know this of you, that you have not the love of God in your hearts.
Acts 2:22People of Israel, listen to what I am saying. Jesus of Nazareth, a man whose mission from God to you was proved by miracles, wonders, and signs, which God showed among you through him, as you know full well –
Romans 14:18The person who serves the Christ in this way pleases God, and wins the approval of their fellows.
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 →