2 Corinthians 10:18
For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but he whom the Lord commendeth.
1770 John Worsley NT
In The King James Version
For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.
In Context
17But let him, that glorieth, glory in the Lord.
Cross References
Luke 16:15And He said unto them, Ye justify yourselves before men, but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God.
John 5:42but I know you, that ye have not the love of God in you.
Acts 2:22Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you, by miracles, and prodigies, and signs, which God wrought by Him in the midst of you,
Romans 14:18that in these serveth Christ, is acceptable to God, and approved by 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 →