2 Corinthians 10:18

In 9 translations

BSB

For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.

KJV

For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.

WEB

For it isn’t he who commends himself who is approved, but whom the Lord commends.

ASV

For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.

LSV

for he who is commending himself is not approved, but he whom the LORD commends.

YLT

for not he who is commending himself is approved, but he whom the Lord doth commend.

DBY

For not he that commends himself is approved, but whom the Lord commends.

DRC

For not he who commendeth himself, is approved, but he, whom God commendeth.

GNV

For hee that praiseth himselfe, is not alowed, but he whome the Lord praiseth.

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT

οὐ γὰρ ὁ ἑαυτὸν συνιστάνων, ἐκεῖνός ἐστιν δόκιμος, ἀλλὰ ὃν ὁ κύριος συνίστησιν.

RP2018

Οὐ γὰρ ὁ ἑαυτὸν συνιστῶν, ἐκεῖνός ἐστιν δόκιμος, ἀλλ’ ὃν ὁ κύριος συνίστησιν.

TR-Boyd

Οὐ γὰρ ὁ ἑαυτὸν συνιστῶν, ἐκεῖνός ἐστι δόκιμος, ἀλλ᾿ ὃν ὁ Κύριος συνίστησιν.

SCR1894

ου γαρ ο εαυτον συνιστων εκεινος εστιν δοκιμος αλλ ον ο κυριος συνιστησιν

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• Proverbs 21:2All a man’s ways seem right to him, but the LORD weighs the heart.
• Luke 16:15So He said to them, “You are the ones who justify yourselves before men, but God knows your hearts. For what is prized among men is detestable before God.
• 1 Corinthians 4:5Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise…
• Romans 2:29No, a man is a Jew because he is one inwardly, and circumcision is a matter of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the written code. Such a man’s praise does not come from men, but from God.
• 2 Corinthians 10:12We do not dare to classify or compare ourselves with some who commend themselves. When they measure themselves by themselves and compare themselves with themselves, they show their ignorance.
• John 12:43For they loved praise from men more than praise from God.
• Luke 18:10–14“Two men went up to the temple to pray. One was a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed, ‘God, I thank You that I am not like the other men—swindlers, evildoers, adulterers—or…
• Proverbs 27:2Let another praise you, and not your own mouth— a stranger, and not your own lips.
• Romans 14:18For whoever serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and approved by men.
• John 5:42–44but I know you, that you do not have the love of God within you. I have come in My Father’s name, and you have not received Me; but if someone else comes in his own name, you will receive him. How can you believe if…
• 2 Corinthians 13:7Now we pray to God that you will not do anything wrong—not that we will appear to have stood the test, but that you will do what is right, even if we appear to have failed.
• 1 Peter 1:7so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
• 2 Corinthians 6:4Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships, and calamities;
• Matthew 25:20–23The servant who had received the five talents came and presented five more. ‘Master,’ he said, ‘you entrusted me with five talents. See, I have gained five more.’ His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful…
• 2 Corinthians 5:12We are not commending ourselves to you again. Instead, we are giving you an occasion to be proud of us, so that you can answer those who take pride in appearances rather than in the heart.
• Acts 2:22Men of Israel, listen to this message: Jesus of Nazareth was a man certified by God to you by miracles, wonders, and signs, which God did among you through Him, as you yourselves know.

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