Verse 12

For 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.

Referenced Verses

• 2 Cor 3:1 : 1 Are we beginning again to commend ourselves? Or do we need, as do some, letters of commendation to you or from you?
• Prov 26:12 : 12 Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
• Prov 27:2 : 2 Let another man praise you, And not your own mouth; A stranger, and not your own lips.
• Luke 18:11 : 11 The Pharisee stood and prayed to himself like this: 'God, I thank you, that I am not like the rest of men, extortioners, unrighteous, adulterers, or even like this tax collector.
• 2 Cor 10:18 : 18 For it isn't he who commends himself who is approved, but whom the Lord commends.
• Rom 15:18 : 18 For 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 Cor 5:12 : 12 For 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 shall die with you.
• Prov 25:27 : 27 It is not good to eat much honey; Nor is it honorable to seek one's own honor.