Verse 18

For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.

Other Translations

• Bibeloversettelse fra KJV1611 og Textus Receptus

  For ikke den som anbefaler seg selv, er godkjent, men den som Herren anbefaler.

• NT, oversatt fra gresk

  For det er ikke den som skryter av seg selv som er godkjent, men den som Herren anbefaler.

• Norsk King James

  For ikke den som skryter av seg selv er akseptert, men den som Herren roser.

• Modernisert Norsk Bibel 1866

  For det er ikke den som selv roser seg som består prøven, men den som Herren roser.

• KJV/Textus Receptus til norsk

  For ikke den som anbefaler seg selv, er godkjent, men den som Herren anbefaler.

• Den norske oversettelsen av Det Nye Testamente

  For ikke den som anbefaler seg selv er godkjent, men den som Herren anbefaler.

• Bibelen: En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611

  For det er ikke den som roser seg selv, som blir godkjent, men den som Herren roser.

• o3-mini KJV Norsk

  For det er ikke den som selv priser seg, men den som Herren priser, som er godkjent.

• gpt4.5-preview

  For det er ikke den som anbefaler seg selv, som består prøven, men den Herren anbefaler.

• En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611 (mar 2025)

  For det er ikke den som anbefaler seg selv, som består prøven, men den Herren anbefaler.

• Lingvistisk bibeloversettelse fra grunntekst

  For det er ikke den som anbefaler seg selv som er godkjent, men den som Herren anbefaler.

• NT, oversatt fra gresk Aug2024

  For ikke den som anbefaler seg selv, er godkjent, men den som Herren anbefaler.

• Original Norsk Bibel 1866

  Thi ikke den, der priser sig selv, holder Prøve, men den, som Herren priser.

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

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

• KJV 1769 norsk

  For det er ikke den som anbefaler seg selv som er godkjent, men den som Herren anbefaler.

• KJV1611 - Moderne engelsk

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

• King James Version 1611 (Original)

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

• Norsk oversettelse av Webster

  For det er ikke den som gir seg selv ros som blir godkjent, men den som Herren gir ros.

• Norsk oversettelse av Youngs Literal Translation

  For det er ikke den som roser seg selv som blir godkjent, men den som Herren gir sin ros.

• Norsk oversettelse av ASV1901

  For ikke den som roser seg selv, blir godkjent, men den som Herren roser.

• Norsk oversettelse av BBE

  For Herrens bedømmelse av en mann avhenger ikke av hans egen mening om seg selv, men av Herrens mening om ham.

• Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

  For he that prayseth him silfe is not alowed: but he whom the LORde prayseth.

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  for he yt prayseth him selfe, is not alowed, but he who ye LORDE prayseth.

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  For hee that praiseth himselfe, is not alowed, but he whome the Lorde praiseth.

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  For he that prayseth hymselfe, is not alowed, but whom the Lorde prayseth.

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

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

• Webster's Bible (1833)

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

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

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

• American Standard Version (1901)

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

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

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

• World English Bible (2000)

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

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  For it is not the person who commends himself who is approved, but the person the Lord commends.

Referenced Verses

• 1 Cor 4:5 : 5 Therefore, do not judge anything before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will disclose the motives of hearts. At that time, each person will receive praise from God.
• Rom 2:29 : 29 But a person is a Jew who is one inwardly, and circumcision is of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the letter. Such a person’s praise is not from people, but from God.
• 2 Cor 10:12 : 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 lack understanding.
• 1 Pet 1:7 : 7 so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more valuable than gold that perishes though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
• 2 Cor 6:4 : 4 Instead, in everything we commend ourselves as God’s servants: in great endurance, in sufferings, in hardships, in distresses,
• Prov 27:2 : 2 Let another person praise you, and not your own mouth; a stranger, and not your own lips.
• Matt 25:20-23 : 20 The servant who had received five talents came and brought five more, saying, ‘Master, you entrusted me with five talents; see, I have gained five more.’ 21 His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your master.’ 22 The servant who had received two talents also came and said, ‘Master, you entrusted me with two talents; see, I have gained two more.’ 23 His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your master.’
• Luke 16:15 : 15 Jesus said to them, "You are the ones who justify yourselves in the eyes of others, but God knows your hearts. What people value highly is detestable in God’s sight."
• Luke 18:10-14 : 10 'Two men went up to the temple to pray. One was a Pharisee, and the other was a tax collector.' 11 'The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed, 'God, I thank you that I am not like other people: robbers, evildoers, adulterers—or even like this tax collector.' 12 'I fast twice a week and give a tenth of all I get.' 13 'But the tax collector stood at a distance. He would not even look up to heaven but beat his chest and said, 'God, have mercy on me, a sinner.' 14 'I tell you that this man went home justified before God rather than the other. For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.'
• John 5:42-44 : 42 But I know you, that you do not have the love of God within you. 43 I have come in my Father's name, and you do not accept me. But if someone else comes in his own name, you will accept him. 44 How can you believe, when you accept glory from one another but do not seek the glory that comes from the one and only God?
• John 12:43 : 43 For they loved the approval of people more than the approval of God.
• Acts 2:22 : 22 Men of Israel, listen to these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with miracles, wonders, and signs that God did through Him among you, as you yourselves know—
• 1 Cor 11:19 : 19 Indeed, there must be factions among you so that those who are approved may be recognized among you.
• 2 Cor 3:1 : 1 Are we beginning again to recommend ourselves? Or do we, like some, need letters of recommendation to you or from you?
• 2 Cor 5:12 : 12 We are not trying to commend ourselves to you again, but are giving you an opportunity to take pride in us, so that you can answer those who take pride in what is seen rather than in what is in the heart.
• Prov 21:2 : 2 Every person's way seems right in their own eyes, but the LORD evaluates the hearts.
• Rom 14:18 : 18 For anyone who serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and approved by people.
• Rom 16:10 : 10 Greet Apelles, who is approved in Christ. Greet those who belong to the household of Aristobulus.
• 2 Cor 13:7 : 7 We pray to God that you may not do anything wrong—not so that we may appear approved, but so that you may do what is right, even if we may seem to have failed.
• 2 Tim 2:15 : 15 Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.