For we dare not class ourselves or compare ourselves with those who commend themselves. But they, measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise.

Do we begin again to commend ourselves? Or do we need, as some others, letters of commendation to you or commendation from you?

For we do not commend ourselves again to you, but give you occasion to rejoice on our behalf, that you may have an answer for those who boast in appearance and not in heart.

Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but Jehovah ponders the hearts.

Let another man praise you, and not your own mouth; a stranger, and not your own lips.

And He said to them, You are those who justify yourselves before men, but God knows your hearts. For what is highly esteemed among men is an abomination in the sight of God.

Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector.

I fast twice a week; I give tithes of all that I possess.

I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.

But in all things commending ourselves as ministers of God; in much endurance, in afflictions, in needs, in distresses,

Now I pray to God that you do no evil, not that we should appear acceptable, but that you should do what is honorable, even though we may seem to be unacceptable.

Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a Man approved by God to you by works of power, wonders, and signs which God did through Him in your midst, as you yourselves also know;

For he who serves Christ in these things is acceptable to God and approved by men.

Greet Apelles, approved in Christ. Greet those of Aristobulus.

For there need to also be heresies among you, that those who are approved may be recognized among you.

Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the Word of Truth.

So he who had received five talents came and brought another five talents, saying, Lord, you delivered to me five talents; behold, I have gained another five talents besides them.

He also who had received two talents came and said, Lord, you delivered to me two talents; behold, I have gained another two talents besides them.

But I know you, that you do not have the love of God in yourselves.

How can you believe, who receive honor from one another, and do not seek the honor that comes from God only?

for they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.

but he is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is of the heart, in the Spirit, not in the letter; whose praise is not from men but from God.

Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord comes, who will both bring to light the hidden things of darkness and reveal the counsels of the hearts. Then each one's praise will be from God.

that the testing of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found unto praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ,