Is approved (δοκιμος). Accepted (from δεχομα) by the Lord. The Lord accepts his own recommendation (συνιστησιν, see on [Reference …

For not he who commends himself, etc. (2 Corinthians 10:18). Not he who boasts of his talents and endowments. He is not to be …

For not he who commends himself is approved.—Again, as in 2 Corinthians 10:12 and five earlier passages (see …

As in 1 Corinthians 1:31, Paul cites Jer 9:24. Boasting is illegitimate, whether it be of one’s own accomplishments or status or of ano…

For not he that commendeth himself is approved Such may be said to commend themselves, who ascribe that to themselves, wh…

If we were to compare ourselves with others who excel us, this would be a good method to keep us humble. The apostle establishes a good rule for hi…

Having indicated the reason behind the things he had said, the Apostle now explains that reason. He had said that he measures himself by himself an…