2 Corinthians 10:18
For not he who commendeth himself is approved, but he whom the Lord commendeth.
Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament
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 unto them, Ye are they who affect to be righteous persons before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men, is an abomination in the sight of God.
John 5:42But I know you, that ye have not the love of God in you.
Acts 2:22Men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus the Nazarean, a man from God, pointed out to you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as yourselves also know:
Romans 14:18For he who in these things is the servant of Christ, is acceptable to God, and 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 →