Bible Verses Like 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.”

 

Bible verses related to 2 Corinthians 5:12 (similar cross-references)


2 Corinthians 1:14 - As also ye have acknowledged us in part, that we are your rejoicing, even as ye also are ours in the day of the Lord Jesus.   (Verses like 2 Corinthians 1:14)

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?   (Verses like 2 Corinthians 3:1)

Proverbs 27:2 - Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.   (Verses like Proverbs 27:2)

2 Corinthians 6:4 - But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses,   (Verses like 2 Corinthians 6:4)

2 Corinthians 10:8 - For though I should boast somewhat more of our authority, which the Lord hath given us for edification, and not for your destruction, I should not be ashamed:   (Verses like 2 Corinthians 10:8)

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.   (Verses like 2 Corinthians 10:12)

2 Corinthians 10:18 - For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.   (Verses like 2 Corinthians 10:18)

2 Corinthians 11:12-16 - But what I do, that I will do, that I may cut off occasion from them which desire occasion; that wherein they glory, they may be found even as we.For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ.And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works.I say again, Let no man think me a fool; if otherwise, yet as a fool receive me, that I may boast myself a little.   (Verses like 2 Corinthians 11:12)

2 Corinthians 12:1-9 - It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.I knew a man in Christ above fourteen years ago, (whether in the body, I cannot tell; or whether out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;) such an one caught up to the third heaven.And I knew such a man, (whether in the body, or out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;)How that he was caught up into paradise, and heard unspeakable words, which it is not lawful for a man to utter.Of such an one will I glory: yet of myself I will not glory, but in mine infirmities.For though I would desire to glory, I shall not be a fool; for I will say the truth: but now I forbear, lest any man should think of me above that which he seeth me to be, or that he heareth of me.And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.   (Verses like 2 Corinthians 12:1)

2 Corinthians 12:11 - I am become a fool in glorying; ye have compelled me: for I ought to have been commended of you: for in nothing am I behind the very chiefest apostles, though I be nothing.   (Verses like 2 Corinthians 12:11)