2 Corinthians 5:12
2 Corinthians · New Testament · Chapter 5
“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.”2 Corinthians 5:12
What Does 2 Corinthians 5:12 Mean?
2 Corinthians 5:12 is found in the book of 2 Corinthians, chapter 5, verse 12 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 15 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (15)
These passages are connected to 2 Corinthians 5:12 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
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.”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?”2 Corinthians 10:7“Do ye look on things after the outward appearance? If any man trust to himself that he is Christ’s, let him of himself think this again, that, as he is Christ’s, even so are we Christ’s.”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.”Philippians 1:26“That your rejoicing may be more abundant in Jesus Christ for me by my coming to you again.”Galatians 6:12“As many as desire to make a fair shew in the flesh, they constrain you to be circumcised; only lest they should suffer persecution for the cross of Christ.”Romans 4:2“For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God.”2 Corinthians 10:18“For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.”2 Corinthians 11:12“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.”Proverbs 27:2“Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.”2 Corinthians 6:4“But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses,”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:”2 Corinthians 12:1“It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.”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.”2 Corinthians 12:19“Again, think ye that we excuse ourselves unto you? we speak before God in Christ: but we do all things, dearly beloved, for your edifying.”
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