Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends. New Living Translation When people commend themselves, it doesn’t count for much. The important thing is for the Lord to commend them. English Standard Version For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends. Berean Standard Bible For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends. Berean Literal Bible For the one commending himself, this one is not approved, but the one whom the Lord commends. King James Bible For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth. New King James Version For not he who commends himself is approved, but whom the Lord commends. New American Standard Bible For it is not the one who commends himself that is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends. NASB 1995 For it is not he who commends himself that is approved, but he whom the Lord commends. NASB 1977 For not he who commends himself is approved, but whom the Lord commends. Legacy Standard Bible For it is not the one who commends himself that is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends. Amplified Bible For it is not he who commends and praises himself who is approved [by God], but it is the one whom the Lord commends and praises. Christian Standard Bible For it is not the one commending himself who is approved, but the one the Lord commends. Holman Christian Standard Bible For it is not the one commending himself who is approved, but the one the Lord commends. American Standard Version For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth. Contemporary English Version You may brag about yourself, but the only approval that counts is the Lord's approval. English Revised Version For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth. GOD'S WORD® Translation It isn't the person who makes his own recommendation who receives approval, but the person whom the Lord recommends. Good News Translation For it is when the Lord thinks well of us that we are really approved, and not when we think well of ourselves. International Standard Version It is not the person who commends himself who is approved, but the person whom the Lord commends. Majority Standard Bible For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends. NET Bible For it is not the person who commends himself who is approved, but the person the Lord commends. New Heart English Bible For it is not he who commends himself who is approved, but whom the Lord commends. Webster's Bible Translation For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth. Weymouth New Testament For it is not the man that commends himself who is really approved, but he whom the Lord commends. World English Bible For it isn’t he who commends himself who is approved, but whom the Lord commends. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionfor he who is commending himself is not approved, but he whom the LORD commends. Berean Literal Bible For the one commending himself, this one is not approved, but the one whom the Lord commends. Young's Literal Translation for not he who is commending himself is approved, but he whom the Lord doth commend. Smith's Literal Translation For not he recommending himself, this is acceptable, but whom the Lord recommends. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor not he who commendeth himself, is approved, but he, whom God commendeth. Catholic Public Domain Version For it is not he who commends himself who is approved, but rather he whom God commends. New American Bible For it is not the one who recommends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord recommends. New Revised Standard Version For it is not those who commend themselves that are approved, but those whom the Lord commends. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor it is not the one who praises himself who is approved, but the one whom the LORD commends. Aramaic Bible in Plain English For it is not he who praises himself who is approved, but he whom THE LORD JEHOVAH shall praise. NT Translations Anderson New Testamentfor he that commends himself is not approved; but he whom the Lord commends. Godbey New Testament for he that commends himself is not approved, but whom the Lord commends. Haweis New Testament For not he who commendeth himself is approved, but he whom the Lord commendeth. Mace New Testament for not he that commendeth himself, but he whom the Lord commendeth, is the approved. Weymouth New Testament For it is not the man that commends himself who is really approved, but he whom the Lord commends. Worrell New Testament for not he that commends himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth. Worsley New Testament For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but he whom the Lord commendeth. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Paul's Apostolic Authority…17Rather, “Let him who boasts boast in the Lord.” 18For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends. Cross References Jeremiah 9:23-24 This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, nor the strong man in his strength, nor the wealthy man in his riches. / But let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD, who exercises loving devotion, justice and righteousness on the earth—for I delight in these things,” declares the LORD. 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. 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. Galatians 1:10 Am I now seeking the approval of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ. 1 Thessalonians 2:4 Instead, we speak as those approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, not in order to please men but God, who examines our hearts. John 5:44 How can you believe if you accept glory from one another, yet do not seek the glory that comes from the only God? 1 Peter 2:4-5 As you come to Him, the living stone, rejected by men but chosen and precious in God’s sight, / you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. Matthew 6:1-4 “Be careful not to perform your righteous acts before men to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. / So when you give to the needy, do not sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by men. Truly I tell you, they already have their full reward. / But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, ... Luke 16:15 So 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. Philippians 3:9 and be found in Him, not having my own righteousness from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God on the basis of faith. Romans 14:18 For whoever serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and approved by men. 1 Samuel 16:7 But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or height, for I have rejected him; the LORD does not see as man does. For man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart.” Isaiah 66:2 Has not My hand made all these things? And so they came into being,” declares the LORD. “This is the one I will esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, who trembles at My word. James 4:10 Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will exalt you. Treasury of Scripture For not he that commends himself is approved, but whom the Lord commends. not. 2 Corinthians 10:12 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. 2 Corinthians 3:1 Do we begin again to commend ourselves? or need we, as some others, epistles of commendation to you, or letters of commendation from you? 2 Corinthians 5:12 For we commend not ourselves again unto you, but give you occasion to glory on our behalf, that ye may have somewhat to answer them which glory in appearance, and not in heart. approved. 2 Corinthians 6:4 But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses, 2 Corinthians 13:7 Now I pray to God that ye do no evil; not that we should appear approved, but that ye should do that which is honest, though we 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 ye yourselves also know: but. Matthew 25:20-23 And so he that had received five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me five talents: behold, I have gained beside them five talents more… John 5:42-44 But I know you, that ye have not the love of God in you… John 12:43 For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God. 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 Really2 Corinthians 10 1. Against the false apostles, who disgraced the weakness of his person and bodily presence, 4. he shows the spiritual might and authority with which he was armed against all adverse powers; 7. assuring those who at his coming he will be found as mighty in word as he is now in writing; 12. and encouraging them to reach out themselves beyond their compass. For it is not the one who commends himself This phrase emphasizes the futility of self-promotion and self-commendation. The Greek word for "commends" is "συνίστημι" (synistēmi), which means to present or introduce. In the historical context of Corinth, a city known for its competitive culture and emphasis on personal achievement, Paul addresses the tendency of individuals to boast about their own accomplishments. This self-commendation is contrasted with divine approval, highlighting the Christian principle that true worth and validation come from God, not from human accolades or self-promotion. who is approved but the one whom the Lord commends
Greek Forγὰρ (gar) Conjunction Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. it is ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 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 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 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 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 1438: Himself, herself, itself. [who is] ἐκεῖνός (ekeinos) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 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 1384: Approved, acceptable, tried. From dokeo; properly, acceptable, i.e. Approved. but ἀλλὰ (alla) Conjunction Strong's 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 3739: Who, which, what, that. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 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 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 4921: To place together, commend, prove, exhibit; instrans: I stand with; To be composed of, cohere. Links 2 Corinthians 10:18 NIV2 Corinthians 10:18 NLT 2 Corinthians 10:18 ESV 2 Corinthians 10:18 NASB 2 Corinthians 10:18 KJV 2 Corinthians 10:18 BibleApps.com 2 Corinthians 10:18 Biblia Paralela 2 Corinthians 10:18 Chinese Bible 2 Corinthians 10:18 French Bible 2 Corinthians 10:18 Catholic Bible NT Letters: 2 Corinthians 10:18 For it isn't he who commends himself (2 Cor. 2C iiC 2Cor ii cor iicor) |
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