2 Corinthians 10:12

For we dare not value or compare ourselves with those who glorify themselves; but because they compare themselves with themselves, they do not understand.

The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge

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

11But he who after this manner speaks, shall conclude that what we are by the word of our epistle when absent, so are we in the deed when we are present.

13For we do not boast beyond our measure, but in the measure of the boundary which Aloha hath apportioned to us, that we might come also unto you.

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Cross References

Romans 15:18For I dare not speak any thing which the Meshiha hath not done by my hands, unto the obedience of the Gentiles, in word and in deeds,

2 Corinthians 5:12For we commend not ourselves again to you, but we give you cause to be boastful of us to them who in appearance boast, but 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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