2 Corinthians 5:12

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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.

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  • 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 1:14 : 14 just as you have partially understood us, that we are your reason for pride, just as you are ours, in the day of the Lord Jesus.
  • 2 Cor 11:12-16 : 12 And I will keep on doing what I am doing, so that I can cut off the opportunity of those who want an opportunity to be regarded as our equals in the things they boast about. 13 For such people are false apostles, deceitful workers, disguising themselves as apostles of Christ. 14 And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. 15 It is not surprising, then, if his servants also masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will be according to their deeds. 16 I repeat, let no one take me for a fool. But if you do, then tolerate me as you would a fool, so that I too may boast a little.
  • 2 Cor 12:1-9 : 1 Boasting is indeed not profitable for me. But I will go on to visions and revelations of the Lord. 2 I know a man in Christ who, fourteen years ago—whether in the body I do not know, or out of the body I do not know; God knows—was caught up to the third heaven. 3 And I know such a man—whether in the body or apart from the body I do not know; God knows— 4 was caught up into paradise and heard inexpressible words, which are not lawful for a man to utter. 5 On behalf of this man I will boast, but concerning myself I will not boast, except in my weaknesses. 6 For if I desire to boast, I would not be a fool, because I would be speaking the truth. But I refrain, lest anyone think more of me than what they see in me or hear from me. 7 And because of the extraordinary revelations, so that I might not become conceited, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to torment me, so that I would not become conceited. 8 Concerning this, I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might depart from me. 9 But He said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.' Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
  • 2 Cor 12:11 : 11 I have become foolish in boasting; you compelled me. For I ought to have been commended by you, because I am in no way inferior to the 'super-apostles,' even though I am nothing.
  • Gal 6:12-14 : 12 Those who want to make a good impression in the flesh are the ones compelling you to be circumcised—only so that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ. 13 For even those who are circumcised do not keep the law themselves, but they want you to be circumcised so they can boast about your flesh. 14 But as for me, may I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.
  • 2 Cor 6:4 : 4 Instead, in everything we commend ourselves as God’s servants: in great endurance, in sufferings, in hardships, in distresses,
  • 2 Cor 10:8 : 8 Even if I boast a little more about the authority the Lord gave us for building you up and not for tearing you down, I will not be ashamed.
  • 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.
  • 2 Cor 10:18 : 18 For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.
  • Prov 27:2 : 2 Let another person praise you, and not your own mouth; a stranger, and not your own lips.

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  • 2 Cor 5:13
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    13If we are out of our mind, as some say, it is for God; if we are in our right mind, it is for you.

  • 2 Cor 5:11
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    11Since we know what it means to fear the Lord, we try to persuade others. What we are is plain to God, and I hope it is also plain to your conscience.

  • 2 Cor 1:12
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    12For this is our boast: The testimony of our conscience is that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in our relations with you, with integrity and godly sincerity, not relying on worldly wisdom but on God's grace.

  • 2 Cor 10:11-13
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    11Let such people realize that what we are in our letters while absent, we will be in our actions when present.

    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 lack understanding.

    13We, however, will not boast beyond proper limits, but will confine our boasting to the sphere of service God has assigned to us, a sphere that also includes you.

  • 2 Cor 3:1-2
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    1Are we beginning again to recommend ourselves? Or do we, like some, need letters of recommendation to you or from you?

    2You are our letter, written on our hearts, known and read by everyone.

  • 1 Thess 2:4-6
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    4But just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak—not to please people, but to please God, who examines our hearts.

    5For we never used words of flattery, as you know, nor did we put forth a pretext for greed—God is our witness.

    6We did not seek glory from people, neither from you nor from others.

  • 2 Cor 4:5
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    5For we do not preach ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus' sake.

  • 2 Cor 12:19
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    19Again, do you think that we are defending ourselves to you? We are speaking before God in Christ, and all these things, beloved, are for your edification.

  • 2 Cor 10:7-8
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    7Do you look only at outward appearances? If anyone is confident that he belongs to Christ, let him consider again that just as he belongs to Christ, so also do we.

    8Even if I boast a little more about the authority the Lord gave us for building you up and not for tearing you down, I will not be ashamed.

  • 2 Cor 10:15-18
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    15Neither do we go beyond our limits by boasting in the labors of others. But our hope is that as your faith continues to grow, our sphere of activity among you will greatly expand,

    16so that we can preach the gospel in the regions beyond you. For we do not want to boast in work already done in another person's area.

    17But, 'Let the one 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.

  • 2 Cor 4:2
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    2Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not act deceitfully or distort the word of God, but by revealing the truth, we commend ourselves to everyone's conscience in the sight of God.

  • 2 Cor 12:5-6
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    5On behalf of this man I will boast, but concerning myself I will not boast, except in my weaknesses.

    6For if I desire to boast, I would not be a fool, because I would be speaking the truth. But I refrain, lest anyone think more of me than what they see in me or hear from me.

  • 2 Cor 11:12
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    12And I will keep on doing what I am doing, so that I can cut off the opportunity of those who want an opportunity to be regarded as our equals in the things they boast about.

  • 2 Thess 3:9
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    9It was not that we lack the right to receive support, but we wanted to offer ourselves as an example for you to imitate.

  • 2 Cor 9:3-4
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    3But I have sent the brothers so that our boasting about you in this matter might not be empty, so that you may be ready, just as I said.

    4Otherwise, if any Macedonians come with me and find you unprepared, we would be ashamed—not to mention you—in this confidence of boasting.

  • 2 Cor 10:2
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    2I beg you that when I am present, I will not have to be bold with the confidence I consider using against some, who think we live according to the flesh.

  • 2 Thess 1:12
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    12So that the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, and you in Him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.

  • 2 Cor 8:20-21
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    20We are taking this precaution so that no one will criticize us regarding this generous gift we are administering.

    21For we are taking every precaution to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord but also in the eyes of people.

  • 2 Cor 7:14
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    14For if I have boasted to him about you, I was not put to shame. But just as everything we said to you was true, so our boasting about you to Titus has been found to be true as well.

  • 2 Cor 8:24
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    24Therefore, show these men the proof of your love and the reason for our pride in you, so that the churches can see it.

  • 2 Cor 11:16-18
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    16I repeat, let no one take me for a fool. But if you do, then tolerate me as you would a fool, so that I too may boast a little.

    17What I am saying, I do not say as from the Lord, but as if in foolishness, with this confidence of boasting.

    18Since many boast according to the flesh, I also will boast.

  • 1 Thess 2:1-2
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    1Brothers and sisters, you yourselves know that our visit to you was not without purpose.

    2Despite suffering and being mistreated in Philippi, as you know, we were bold in our God to proclaim to you the gospel of God while facing intense opposition.

  • 2 Cor 2:17
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    17For we are not like many, peddling the word of God for profit. Instead, with sincerity, as sent from God and in His presence, we speak in Christ.

  • 2 Cor 7:2-3
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    2Make room for us in your hearts; we have wronged no one, corrupted no one, and exploited no one.

    3I do not say this to condemn you; I have said before that you are in our hearts, to live together and to die together.

  • 1 Thess 1:5
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    5Because our gospel came to you not only in words, but also with power, with the Holy Spirit, and with deep conviction. As you know, we lived among you for your sake.

  • 1 Cor 4:10
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    10We are fools for Christ, but you are wise in Christ! We are weak, but you are strong! You are honored, but we are dishonored!

  • 2 Cor 3:5
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    5Not that we are sufficient in ourselves to claim anything as coming from us, but our sufficiency is from God.

  • 2 Cor 5:9
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    9So we make it our goal to please him, whether we are at home in the body or away from it.

  • 1 Cor 4:6
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    6Brothers and sisters, I have applied these things to myself and Apollos for your sake, so that you may learn from us not to go beyond what is written. Then you will not be puffed up in being a follower of one of us over and against another.

  • 2 Cor 6:3
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    3We give no cause for offense in anything, so that the ministry will not be discredited.

  • 2 Cor 5:7
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    7(For we live by faith, not by sight.)

  • 2 Cor 11:5
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    5I do not consider myself in any way inferior to these 'super-apostles.'

  • 2 Cor 12:1
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    1Boasting is indeed not profitable for me. But I will go on to visions and revelations of the Lord.

  • 2 Cor 1:14
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    14just as you have partially understood us, that we are your reason for pride, just as you are ours, in the day of the Lord Jesus.