2 Corinthians 10:18 Parallel Translations

It isn't the person who makes his own recommendation who receives approval, but the person whom the Lord recommends.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

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

ASV:

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

BBE:

For the Lord's approval of a man is not dependent on his opinion of himself, but on the Lord's opinion of him.

DBY:

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

ERV:

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

WEY:

For it is not the man that commends himself who is really approved, but he whom the Lord commends.

WBS:

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.

YLT:

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

2 Corinthians 10:18 Cross References

XREF:

Romans 2:29 But he is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is that which is of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the letter; and his praise is not from men, but from God.

1 Corinthians 4:5 Therefore do not go on passing judgment before the time, but wait until the Lord comes who will both bring to light the things hidden in the darkness and disclose the motives of men's hearts; and then each man's praise will come to him from God.

2 Corinthians 10:12 For we are not bold to class or compare ourselves with some of those who commend themselves; but when they measure themselves by themselves and compare themselves with themselves, they are without understanding. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

PNT:

10:18 Whom the Lord commandeth is the one who hath approval; not he who commends himself; a hint to every disciple and preacher. Let our works and life speak for us, not our lips.

MHC:

10:12-18 If we would compare ourselves with others who excel us, this would be a good method to keep us humble. The apostle fixes a good rule for his conduct; namely, not to boast of things without his measure, which was the measure God had distributed to him. There is not a more fruitful source of error, than to judge of persons and opinions by our own prejudices. How common is it for persons to judge of their own religious character, by the opinions and maxims of the world around them! But how different is the rule of God's word! And of all flattery, self-flattery is the worst. Therefore, instead of praising ourselves, we should strive to approve ourselves to God. In a word, let us glory in the Lord our salvation, and in all other things only as evidences of his love, or means of promoting his glory. Instead of praising ourselves, or seeking the praise of men, let us desire that honour which cometh from God only.

CONC:

Accepted Approval Approved Commend Commendeth Commending Commends Dependent Isn't Lord's Opinion Really

Accepted Approval Approved Commend Commendeth Commending Commends Dependent Lord's Opinion Really

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