2 Corinthians 10:18

Updated: June 3, 2025

For it isn’t he who commends himself who is approved, but whom the Lord commends.

World English Bible (WEB)

For{G1063} not{G3756} he{G1565} that commendeth{G4921}{(G5723)} himself{G1438} is{G2076}{(G5748)} approved{G1384}, but{G235} whom{G3739} the Lord{G2962} commendeth{G4921}{(G5719)}.

KJV with Strongs

(18) For it's not the one recommending himself that becomes approved but rather whomever יהוה YAHWEH recommends.

The F.O.G

[18] For it's not those who promote themselves that have God's approval, but those whom the Lord commends. His endorsement is all that ultimately matters.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

for not he who is commending himself is approved, but he whom the Lord doth commend.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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