2 Corinthians 10:18
For, not he that commendeth himself, he, is approved, but he whom, the Lord, doth commend.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.
In Context
17He that boasteth, however, in the Lord, let him boast;
Cross References
Proverbs 12:8In proportion to his prudence, is a man, to be praised, but, the perverse in heart, shall be an object of contempt.
Proverbs 27:2Let another praise thee, and not thine own mouth, a stranger, and not thine own lips.
Luke 16:15And he said unto them—Ye, are they who justify themselves before men, but, God, knoweth your hearts; because, that which amongst men is lofty, is an abomination before God.
John 5:42But I have taken knowledge of you, that, the love of God, ye have not, in yourselves:—
Acts 2:22Ye men of Israel! hear these words:—Jesus the Nazarene, a man pointed out of God unto you by mighty works and wonders and signs, which God did through him in your midst, just as ye yourselves know,
Romans 14:18For, he that in this doeth service unto the Christ, is acceptable unto 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 →