Treasury of Scripture Knowledge For not he who commendeth himself is approved: but he, whom God commendeth. not. 2 Corinthians 10:12 For we dare not match or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but we measure ourselves by ourselves and compare ourselves with ourselves. 2 Corinthians 3:1 Do we begin again to commend ourselves? Or do we need (as some do) epistles of commendation to you, or from you? 2 Corinthians 5:12 We commend not ourselves again to you, but give you occasion to glory in our behalf: that you may have somewhat to answer them who glory in face, and not in heart. Proverbs 21:2 Every way of a man seemeth right to himself: but the Lord weigheth the hearts. Proverbs 27:2 Let another praise thee, and not thy own mouth: a stranger, and not thy own lips. Luke 16:15 And he said to them: you are they who justify yourselves before men, but God knoweth your hearts. For that which is high to men is an abomination before God. Luke 18:10-14 Two men went up into the temple to pray: the one a Pharisee and the other a publican. . . . approved. 2 Corinthians 6:4 But in all things let us exhibit ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in tribulation, in necessities, in distresses, 2 Corinthians 13:7 Now we pray God that you may do no evil, not that we may appear approved, but that you may do that which is good and that we may be as reprobates. Acts 2:22 Ye men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him, in the midst of you, as you also know: Romans 14:18 For he that in this serveth Christ pleaseth God and is approved of men. Romans 16:10 Salute Apellas, approved in Christ. 1 Corinthians 11:19 For there must be also heresies: that they also, who are approved may be made manifest among you. 2 Timothy 2:15 Carefully study to present thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth. but. Matthew 25:20-23 And he that had received the five talents coming, brought other five talents, saying: Lord, thou didst deliver to me five talents. Behold I have gained other five over and above. . . . John 5:42-44 But I know you, that you have not the love of God in you. . . . John 12:43 For they loved the glory of men more than the glory of God. Romans 2:29 But he is a Jew that is one inwardly and the circumcision is that of the heart, in the spirit not in the letter: whose praise is not of men, but of God. 1 Corinthians 4:5 Therefore, judge not before the time: until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts. And then shall every man have praise from God. 1 Peter 1:7 That the trial of your faith (much more precious than gold which is tried by the fire) may be found unto praise and glory and honour at the appearing of Jesus Christ. Context Paul's Apostolic Authority…17But he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord. 18For not he who commendeth himself is approved: but he, whom God commendeth. Cross References Proverbs 27:2 Let another praise thee, and not thy own mouth: a stranger, and not thy own lips. Romans 2:29 But he is a Jew that is one inwardly and the circumcision is that of the heart, in the spirit not in the letter: whose praise is not of men, but of God. 1 Corinthians 4:5 Therefore, judge not before the time: until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts. And then shall every man have praise from God. 2 Corinthians 3:1 Do we begin again to commend ourselves? Or do we need (as some do) epistles of commendation to you, or from you? 2 Corinthians 10:12 For we dare not match or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but we measure ourselves by ourselves and compare ourselves with ourselves. Lexicon Forγὰρ (gar) Conjunction Strong's Greek 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. it is ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's Greek 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. not οὐ (ou) Adverb Strong's Greek 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. the [one] ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. who commends συνιστάνων (synistanōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 4921: To place together, commend, prove, exhibit; instrans: I stand with; To be composed of, cohere. himself ἑαυτὸν (heauton) Reflexive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's Greek 1438: Himself, herself, itself. [who is] ἐκεῖνός (ekeinos) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 1565: That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed. approved, δόκιμος (dokimos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 1384: Approved, acceptable, tried. From dokeo; properly, acceptable, i.e. Approved. but ἀλλὰ (alla) Conjunction Strong's Greek 235: But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. the one whom ὃν (hon) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 3739: Who, which, what, that. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Lord Κύριος (Kyrios) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. commends. συνίστησιν (synistēsin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's Greek 4921: To place together, commend, prove, exhibit; instrans: I stand with; To be composed of, cohere. Additional Translations For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends. For the one commending himself, this one is not approved, but the one whom the Lord commends. For not he that commends himself is approved, but whom the Lord commends. For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth. For not he that commends himself is approved, but whom the Lord commends. For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth. For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth. For it is not the man that commends himself who is really approved, but he whom the Lord commends. For it isn't he who commends himself who is approved, but whom the Lord commends. for not he who is commending himself is approved, but he whom the Lord doth commend. Jump to Previous Accepted Approval Approved Commend Commendeth Commending Commends Dependent Lord's Opinion ReallyJump to Next Accepted Approval Approved Commend Commendeth Commending Commends Dependent Lord's Opinion ReallyExternal Links 2 Corinthians 10:18 NIV2 Corinthians 10:18 NLT 2 Corinthians 10:18 ESV 2 Corinthians 10:18 NASB 2 Corinthians 10:18 ASV 2 Corinthians 10:18 Bible Apps 2 Corinthians 10:18 Biblia Paralela 2 Corinthians 10:18 Chinese Bible 2 Corinthians 10:18 French Bible 2 Corinthians 10:18 German Bible Alphabetical: approved but commends For he himself is it Lord not one that the who whom NT Letters: 2 Corinthians 10:18 For it isn't he who commends himself (2 Cor. 2C iiC 2Cor ii cor iicor) Bible Study Resources, Dictionary, Concordance and Search Tools |
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