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2 Corinthians 10:12

WEB

12For we are not bold to number or compare ourselves with some of those who commend themselves. But they themselves, measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves with themselves, are without understanding.

KJV

12For 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.

BSB

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.

FBV

12We're not so arrogant to compare ourselves with those who think so much of themselves. Those who measure themselves by themselves, and compare themselves with themselves, are really foolish!

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Extra References

Proverbs 27:2

2Let another man praise you, and not your own mouth; a stranger, and not your own lips.

Proverbs 26:12

12Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

2 Corinthians 10:18

18For it isn’t he who commends himself who is approved, but whom the Lord commends.

Luke 18:11

11The Pharisee stood and prayed by himself like this: ‘God, I thank you that I am not like the rest of men: extortionists, unrighteous, adulterers, or even like this tax collector.

Romans 15:18

18For I will not dare to speak of any things except those which Christ worked through me for the obedience of the Gentiles, by word and deed,

2 Corinthians 3:1

1Are we beginning again to commend ourselves? Or do we need, as do some, letters of commendation to you or from you?

Proverbs 25:27

27It is not good to eat much honey, nor is it honorable to seek one’s own honor.

2 Corinthians 5:12

12For we are not commending ourselves to you again, but speak as giving you occasion of boasting on our behalf, that you may have something to answer those who boast in appearance and not in heart.

Job 12:2

2“No doubt, but you are the people, and wisdom will die with you.