"For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth." — 2 Corinthians 10:18

2 Corinthians 10:18 · KJV

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

— 2 Corinthians 10:18

But he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.

2 Corinthians 10 — Context

To preach the gospel in the {regions} beyond you, {and} not to boast in another man's line of things made ready to our hand. {line: or, rule}

But he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.

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

Cross References

Proverbs 21:2

Every way of a man {is} right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts.

Luke 16:15

And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God.

1 Corinthians 4:5

Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God.

Romans 2:29

But he {is} a Jew, which is one inwardly; and circumcision {is that} of the heart, in the spirit, {and} not in the letter; whose praise {is} not of men, but of God.

2 Corinthians 10:12

For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise. {are...: or, understand it not}

John 12:43

For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.

Luke 18:10-14

Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican.

Proverbs 27:2

Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.