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God's Approval is the Only Standard
Commentators unanimously agree that this verse establishes a crucial principle: human self-praise and the opinions of others are ultimately worthless. The only evaluation that matters is God's. As one scholar notes, self-flattery is the worst kind of flattery. Our primary goal should be to live in a way that earns God's approval, not to build our own reputation.
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2 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Corinthians 10:18
18th Century
Theologian
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 …
AT Robertson
On 2 Corinthians 10:18
Is approved (δοκιμος). Accepted (from δεχομα) by the Lord. The Lord accepts his own recommendation (συνιστησιν, see on [Reference …
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Corinthians 10:18
19th Century
Bishop
For not he who commends himself is approved.—Again, as in 2 Corinthians 10:12 and five earlier passages (see …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Corinthians 10:18
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…
John Gill
On 2 Corinthians 10:18
17th Century
Pastor
For not he that commendeth himself is approved Such may be said to commend themselves, who ascribe that to themselves, wh…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Corinthians 10:12–18
17th Century
Minister
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…