For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends. Cross References Proverbs 27:2 Let another praise you, and not your own mouth--a stranger, and not your own lips. Romans 2:29 No, 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. 1 Corinthians 4:5 Therefore 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 from God. 2 Corinthians 3:1 Are we beginning to commend ourselves again? Or do we need, like some people, letters of recommendation to you or from you? 2 Corinthians 10:12 We 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. Treasury of Scripture For not he that commends himself is approved, but whom the Lord commends. not. 2 Corinthians 10:12 2 Corinthians 3:1 2 Corinthians 5:12 approved. 2 Corinthians 6:4 2 Corinthians 13:7 Acts 2:22 but. Matthew 25:20-23 John 5:42-44 John 12:43 |