Verse 12

For{G1063} we are not{G3756} bold{G5111} to number{G1469} or{G2228} compare{G4793} ourselves{G1438} with certain{G5100} of them that commend{G4921} themselves:{G1438} but{G235} they{G846} themselves, measuring{G3354} themselves{G1438} by{G1722} themselves,{G1438} and{G2532} comparing{G4793} themselves{G1438} with themselves,{G1438} are{G4920} without{G3756} understanding.{G4920}

Referenced Verses

  • 2 Cor 3:1 : 1 Are we beginning{G756} again{G3825} to commend{G4921} ourselves?{G1438} or{G1487} need{G3361} we,{G5535} as{G5613} do{G5613} some,{G5100} epistles{G1992} of commendation{G4956} to{G4314} you{G5209} or{G2228} from you?{G5216}
  • Prov 26:12 : 12 Seest{H7200} thou a man{H376} wise{H2450} in his own conceit?{H5869} There is more hope{H8615} of a fool{H3684} than of him.
  • Prov 27:2 : 2 Let another man{H2114} praise{H1984} thee, and not thine own mouth;{H6310} A stranger,{H5237} and not thine own lips.{H8193}
  • Luke 18:11 : 11 The Pharisee{G5330} stood{G2476} and prayed{G4336} thus{G5023} with{G4314} himself,{G1438} God,{G2316} I thank{G2168} thee,{G4671} that{G3754} I am{G1510} not{G3756} as{G5618} the rest{G3062} of men,{G444} extortioners,{G727} unjust,{G94} adulterers,{G3432} or{G2228} even{G2532} as{G5613} this{G3778} publican.{G5057}
  • 2 Cor 10:18 : 18 For{G1063} not{G3756} he that{G1565} commendeth{G4921} himself{G1438} is{G2076} approved,{G1384} but{G235} whom{G3739} the Lord{G2962} commendeth.{G4921}
  • Rom 15:18 : 18 For{G1063} I will{G5111} not{G3756} dare{G5111} to speak{G2980} of any things{G5100} save those which{G3739} Christ{G5547} wrought{G2716} through{G1223} me,{G1700} for the obedience{G5218} of the Gentiles,{G1484} by{G1223} word{G3056} and{G2532} deed,{G2041}
  • 2 Cor 5:12 : 12 We{G1063} are not{G3756} again{G3825} commending{G4921} ourselves{G1438} unto you,{G5213} but{G235} [speak] as giving{G1325} you{G5213} occasion{G874} of glorying{G2745} on our{G2257} behalf,{G5228} that{G2443} ye may have{G2192} wherewith to{G4314} answer them{G3588} that glory{G2744} in{G1722} appearance,{G4383} and{G2532} not{G3756} in heart.{G2588}
  • Job 12:2 : 2 No doubt{H551} but ye are the people,{H5971} And wisdom{H2451} shall die{H4191} with you.
  • Prov 25:27 : 27 It is not good{H2896} to eat{H398} much{H7235} honey:{H1706} So [for men] to search{H2714} out their own glory{H3519} is grievous.{H3519}