2 Corinthians 10:18

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

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Other Translations for 2 Corinthians 10:18

BSB

For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.

AKJV

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

CPDV

For it is not he who commends himself who is approved, but rather he whom God commends.

ERV

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

NHEB

For it is not he who commends himself who is approved, but whom the Lord commends.

SMT

For not he recommending himself, this is acceptable, but whom the Lord recommends.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Corinthians 10:18

ForG1063Conjunction notG3756 heG1565thatcommendethG4921Verb himselfG1438 isG2076Verb approvedG1384Adjective butG235Conjunction whomG3739theLordG2962Noun Masculine commendethG4921Verb

Commentary for 2 Corinthians 10:18

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 2 Corinthians 10:18

Summary

Divine approval supersedes self-validation

Event

Paul states God alone validates ministry

Estimated Time Period

c. 55 AD