2 Coríntios 10:18
For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.
Context
This verse from 2 Coríntios Chapter 10 connects to 10 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 …
Outras Traduções
For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.
for not he who is commending himself is approved, but he whom the Lord doth commend.
For the Lord's approval of a man is not dependent on his opinion of himself, but on the Lord's opinion of him.
Referências Cruzadas
Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the Lord pondereth the hearts.
Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.
And so he that had received five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me …
His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I …
And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that …
Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican.
I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth …
But I know you, that ye have not the love of God in you.
How can ye believe, which receive honour one of another, and seek not the honour that cometh from God only?
For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.