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.
Context
This verse from 2 Corinthians Chapter 10 connects to 9 cross-references. Paul's apology against those who say his letters are weighty but his personal presence is weak. He argues that his warfare is spiritual: pulling down strongholds, taking every thought captive to obey Christ. He will not boast beyond his sphere …
Other Translations
For we are not bold to number or compare ourselves with certain of them that commend themselves: but they themselves, measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves with themselves, are without understanding.
For we do not make bold to rank or to compare ourselves with certain of those commending themselves, but they, among themselves measuring themselves, and comparing themselves with themselves, are not wise,
For we will not make comparison of ourselves with some of those who say good things about themselves: but these, measuring themselves by themselves, and making comparison of themselves with themselves, are not wise.
Cross References
No doubt but ye are the people, and wisdom shall die with you.
It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search their own glory is not glory.
Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.
The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, …
For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me, to …
Do we begin again to commend ourselves? or need we, as some others, epistles of commendation to you, or letters …
For we commend not ourselves again unto you, but give you occasion to glory on our behalf, that ye may …
For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.