Verse 12
2 Corinthians 10:12
American Standard Version
12
For we are not bold to number or compare ourselves with certain of them that commend themselves: but they themselves, measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves with themselves, are without understanding.
Original Language Text
greek
Οὐ γὰρ τολμῶμεν ἐγκρῖναι ἢ συγκρῖναι ἑαυτούς τισιν τῶν ἑαυτοὺς συνιστανόντων· ἀλλὰ αὐτοὶ ἐν ἑαυτοῖς ἑαυτοὺς μετροῦντες καὶ συγκρίνοντες ἑαυτοὺς ἑαυτοῖς οὐ συνιᾶσιν.
English Translation
For we do not dare to classify or compare ourselves with some of those who commend themselves; but they, measuring themselves by themselves and comparing themselves with themselves, do not understand.
AI translation from greek via gpt-4o-mini
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Chapter 10 Context
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yea, I beseech you, that I may not when present show courage with the confidence wherewith I count t...
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For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh
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(for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but mighty before God (Elohim) to the casting...
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8
For though I should glory somewhat abundantly concerning our authority (which the Lord gave for buil...
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9
that I may not seem as if I would terrify you by my letters.
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10
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11
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But he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.
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For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.
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