2 Corinthians 10:18
2 Corinthians 10:18 King James Version (KJV)
For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.
2 Corinthians 10:18 New International Version (NIV)
For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.
2 Corinthians 10:15-18 The Message (MSG)
We’re not barging in on the rightful work of others, interfering with their ministries, demanding a place in the sun with them. What we’re hoping for is that as your lives grow in faith, you’ll play a part within our expanding work. And we’ll all still be within the limits God sets as we proclaim the Message in countries beyond Corinth. But we have no intention of moving in on what others have done and taking credit for it. “If you want to claim credit, claim it for God.” What you say about yourself means nothing in God’s work. It’s what God says about you that makes the difference.
2 Corinthians 10:18 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
For it is not he who commends himself that is approved, but he whom the Lord commends.
2 Corinthians 10:18 New Century Version (NCV)
It is not those who say they are good who are accepted but those the Lord thinks are good.
2 Corinthians 10:18 American Standard Version (ASV)
For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.
2 Corinthians 10:18 New King James Version (NKJV)
For not he who commends himself is approved, but whom the Lord commends.
2 Corinthians 10:18 Amplified Bible (AMP)
For it is not he who commends and praises himself who is approved [by God], but it is the one whom the Lord commends and praises.
2 Corinthians 10:18 New Living Translation (NLT)
When people commend themselves, it doesn’t count for much. The important thing is for the Lord to commend them.
2 Corinthians 10:18 The Passion Translation (TPT)
So let’s be clear. To have the Lord’s approval and commendation is of greater value than bragging about oneself.
