2 Corinthians 10:18
for he that commends himself is not approved, but whom the Lord commends.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
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
Luke 16:15And He said to them, Ye are those who justify yourselves before the people; but God knows your hearts: because that which is exalted among the people is abomination in the sight of God.
John 5:42but I know you that you have not the love of God in you.
Acts 2:22Israelitish men, hear these words, Jesus the Nazarene, a man having been demonstrated unto you from God by miracles, wonders and signs, which God did through Him in your midst, as yourselves know;
Romans 14:18For in this the one serving Christ is acceptable to God, and approved unto 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 →