2 Corinthians 10:18New American Standard Bible (NASB ©1995) [2]
— For it is not he who commends himself that is approved, but he whom the Lord commends.
King James Version (KJV 1769) [2]
— For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.
English Revised Version (ERV 1885)
— For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.
American Standard Version (ASV 1901) [2]
— For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.
Webster's Revision of the KJB (WEB 1833)
— For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.
Darby's Translation (DBY 1890)
— For not *he* that commends himself is approved, but whom the Lord commends.
Rotherham's Emphasized Bible (EBR 1902)
— For, not he that commendeth himself, he, is approved, but he whom, the Lord, doth commend.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT 1898)
— for not he who is commending himself is approved, but he whom the Lord doth commend.
Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision (DR 1750)
— For not he who commendeth himself is approved: but he, whom God commendeth.
Geneva Bible (GNV 1560)
— For hee that praiseth himselfe, is not alowed, but he whome the Lorde praiseth.
Original King James Bible (AV 1611) [2]
— For, not he that commendeth himselfe is approued, but whom the Lord commendeth.
Lamsa Bible (1957)
— For it is not the one who praises himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.
John Etheridge Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1849)
— For it is not he who glorifieth himself who is approved, but he who is glorified of the Lord.
James Murdock Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1852)
— For not he who praiseth himself, is approved; but he whom the Lord praiseth. |
For
1063 {1063} Primeγάρgar{gar}
A primary particle; properly assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles).
not
3756 {3756} Primeοὐou{oo}
A primary word; the absolutely negative (compare G3361) adverb; no or not.
he
1565 {1565} Primeἐκεῖνοςekeinos{ek-i'-nos}
From G1563; that one (or [neuter] thing); often intensified by the article prefixed.
that commendeth
4921 {4921} Primeσυνιστάωsunistao{soon-is-tah'-o}
From G4862 and G2476 (including its collateral forms); to set together, that is, (by implication) to introduce (favorably), or (figuratively) to exhibit; intransitively to stand near, or (figuratively) to constitute.
z5723 <5723> Grammar
Tense - Present (See G5774) Voice - Active (See G5784) Mood - Participle (See G5796) Count - 2549
himself
1438 {1438} Primeἑαυτοῦheautou{heh-ow-too'}
(Including all the other cases); from a reflexive pronoun otherwise obsolete and the genitive (dative or accusative) of G0846; him ( her, it, them, also [in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons] my, thy, our, your) - self (- selves), etc.
is
2076 {2076} Primeἐστίesti{es-tee'}
Third person singular present indicative of G1510; he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are.
z5748 <5748> Grammar
Tense - Present (See G5774) Voice - No Voice Stated (See G5799) Mood - Indicative (See G5791) Count - 1612
approved,
1384 {1384} Primeδόκιμοςdokimos{dok'-ee-mos}
From G1380; properly acceptable ( current after assayal), that is, approved.
but
235 {0235} Primeἀλλάalla{al-lah'}
Neuter plural of G0243; properly other things, that is, (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations).
whom
3739 {3739} Primeὅςhos{hos}
Probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article G3588); the relative (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that.
the
x3588 (3588) Complementὁho{ho}
The masculine, feminine (second) and neuter (third) forms, in all their inflections; the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom).
Lord
2962 {2962} Primeκύριοςkurios{koo'-ree-os}
From κῦρος [[kuros]] ( supremacy); supreme in authority, that is, (as noun) controller; by implication Mr. (as a respectful title).
commendeth.
4921 {4921} Primeσυνιστάωsunistao{soon-is-tah'-o}
From G4862 and G2476 (including its collateral forms); to set together, that is, (by implication) to introduce (favorably), or (figuratively) to exhibit; intransitively to stand near, or (figuratively) to constitute.
z5719 <5719> Grammar
Tense - Present (See G5774) Voice - Active (See G5784) Mood - Indicative (See G5791) Count - 3019 |
2 Corinthians 10:18
_ _ (Proverbs 27:2).
_ _ whom the Lord commendeth — to whom the Lord has given as His “Epistle of commendation,” the believers whom he has been the instrument of converting: as was Paul’s case (2 Corinthians 3:1-3).
_ _ is approved — can stand the test of the final trial. A metaphor from testing metals (Romans 16:10; 1 Corinthians 11:19). So on the other hand those finally rejected by the Lord are termed “reprobate silver” (Jeremiah 6:30). |
- not:
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.
2 Corinthians 3:1 Do we begin again to commend ourselves? or need we, as some [others], epistles of commendation to you, or [letters] of commendation from you?
2 Corinthians 5:12 For we commend not ourselves again unto you, but give you occasion to glory on our behalf, that ye may have somewhat to [answer] them which glory in appearance, and not in heart.
Proverbs 21:2 Every way of a man [is] right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts.
Proverbs 27:2 Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.
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.
Luke 18:10-14 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 himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.
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- approved:
2 Corinthians 6:4 But in all [things] approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses,
2 Corinthians 13:7 Now I pray to God that ye do no evil; not that we should appear approved, but that ye should do that which is honest, though we be as reprobates.
Acts 2:22 Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know:
Romans 14:18 For he that in these things serveth Christ [is] acceptable to God, and approved of men.
Romans 16:10 Salute Apelles approved in Christ. Salute them which are of Aristobulus' [household].
1 Corinthians 11:19 For there must be also heresies among you, that they which are approved may be made manifest among you.
2 Timothy 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
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- but:
Matthew 25:20-23 And so he that had received five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me five talents: behold, I have gained beside them five talents more. ... His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
John 5:42-44 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?
John 12:43 For they loved the praise of men more than the 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.
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.
1 Peter 1:7 That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:
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