2 Corinthians 3:1

KJV1611 – Modern English

Do we begin again to commend ourselves? Or do we need, as some others, letters of recommendation to you, or from you?

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  • Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

    Are we beginning again to recommend ourselves? Or do we, like some, need letters of recommendation to you or from you?

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    Do we begin again to commend ourselves? or need we, as some others, epistles of commendation to you, or letters of commendation from you?

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    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}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    Do we begin{G756}{(G5731)} again{G3825} to commend{G4921}{(G5721)} ourselves{G1438}? or{G1508} need we{G5535}{(G5719)}, as{G5613} some{G5100} others, epistles{G1992} of commendation{G4956} to{G4314} you{G5209}, or{G2228} letters of commendation{G4956} from{G1537} you{G5216}?

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    We begyn to prayse oure selves agayne. Nede we as some other of pistles of recommendacion vnto you? or letters of recomendacion from you?

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    Begynne we then agayne to prayse or selues? Or nede we (as some other) of pistles of commedacion vnto you or letters of commedacion from you?

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    Doe we begin to praise our selues againe? or neede we as some other, epistles of recommendation vnto you, or letters of recommendation from you?

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    Do we begyn to prayse our selues agayne? Or neede we as some other of epistles of recomendation vnto you? or letters of recommendation from you?

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    ¶ Do we begin again to commend ourselves? or need we, as some [others], epistles of commendation to you, or [letters] of commendation from you?

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

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

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    Do we begin again to recommend ourselves, except we need, as some, letters of recommendation unto you, or from you?

  • American Standard Version (1901)

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

  • American Standard Version (1901)

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

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    Do we seem to be again attempting to put ourselves in the right? or have we need, as some have, of letters of approval to you or from you?

  • World English Bible (2000)

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

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    A Living Letter Are we beginning to commend ourselves again? We don’t need letters of recommendation to you or from you as some other people do, do we?

Referenced Verses

  • Acts 18:27 : 27 And when he desired to cross into Achaia, the brethren wrote, exhorting the disciples to receive him; and when he arrived, he greatly helped those who had believed through grace,
  • 2 Cor 5:12 : 12 For we do not commend ourselves again to you, but give you an opportunity to boast on our behalf, so that you may have an answer for those who boast in appearance and not in heart.
  • 2 Cor 12:11 : 11 I have become a fool in boasting; you have compelled me, for I ought to have been commended by you. For in nothing am I behind the very chief apostles, though I am nothing.
  • 2 Cor 10:12 : 12 For we dare not count ourselves among or compare ourselves with those who commend themselves; but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise.
  • 1 Cor 16:3 : 3 And when I arrive, whomever you approve by your letters, I will send to carry your gift to Jerusalem.
  • 2 Cor 2:17 : 17 For we are not like many who corrupt the word of God; but as of sincerity, as from God, we speak in the sight of God in Christ.
  • 2 Cor 10:8 : 8 For though I should boast somewhat more of our authority, which the Lord has given us for edification and not for your destruction, I should not be ashamed:
  • 1 Cor 3:10 : 10 According to the grace of God which is given to me, as a wise master builder, I have laid the foundation, and another builds on it. But let every man be careful how he builds on it.
  • 1 Cor 4:15 : 15 For though you have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet you do not have many fathers; for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel.
  • 1 Cor 10:33 : 33 Just as I also please all men in all things, not seeking my own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved.
  • 2 Cor 12:19 : 19 Again, do you think that we excuse ourselves to you? We speak before God in Christ, but we do all things, dearly beloved, for your edification.

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