因为蒙悦纳的，不是自己称许的，乃是主所称许的。

因为蒙悦纳的，不是自我称许的，而是主所称许的。

因为蒙悦纳的，不是自我称许的，而是主所称许的。

因为，蒙悦纳的是主所称许的人，而不是自我称许的人。

因为蒙悦纳的，不是自我推荐的人，而是主所推荐的人。

因为那经过考验的人，不是自我推荐的，而是主所推荐的。

因為蒙悅納的，不是自己稱許的，乃是主所稱許的。

因為蒙悅納的，不是自我稱許的，而是主所稱許的。

因為蒙悅納的，不是自我稱許的，而是主所稱許的。

因為，蒙悅納的是主所稱許的人，而不是自我稱許的人。

因為蒙悅納的，不是自我推薦的人，而是主所推薦的人。

因為不是自己稱許的蒙試驗為可取，乃是主所稱許的才蒙試驗為可取。

因為那經過考驗的人，不是自我推薦的，而是主所推薦的。

蓋見納者非自譽、乃主所譽也、

見納者非自許、乃主所許焉、

蓋非自譽者見納、乃主所譽者見納也、

蓋稱許自己者、未足嘉也；惟為天主所許、斯可嘉已。

For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.

Those who praise themselves are not accepted. Those the Lord praises are accepted.

For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.

When people commend themselves, it doesn’t count for much. The important thing is for the Lord to commend them.

For it is not the one commending himself who is approved, but the one the Lord commends.

For it is not the one who commends himself that is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.

For not he who commends himself is approved, but whom the Lord commends.

For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.

For it is not the one commending himself who is approved, but the one the Lord commends.

For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.

For it is not the person who commends himself who is approved, but the person the Lord commends.

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

Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of the heart. At that time each will receive their praise from God. (niv)

We do not dare to classify or compare ourselves with some who commend themselves. When they measure themselves by themselves and compare themselves with themselves, they are not wise. (niv)

No, a person is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is circumcision of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the written code. Such a person’s praise is not from other people, but from God. (niv)

He said to them,“ You are the ones who justify yourselves in the eyes of others, but God knows your hearts. What people value highly is detestable in God’s sight. (niv)

Let someone else praise you, and not your own mouth; an outsider, and not your own lips. (niv)

“ Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector.The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed:‘ God, I thank you that I am not like other people— robbers, evildoers, adulterers— or even like this tax collector.I fast twice a week and give a tenth of all I get.’“ But the tax collector stood at a distance. He would not even look up to heaven, but beat his breast and said,‘ God, have mercy on me, a sinner.’“ I tell you that this man, rather than the other, went home justified before God. For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” (niv)

for they loved human praise more than praise from God. (niv)

A person may think their own ways are right, but the Lord weighs the heart. (niv)

Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships and distresses; (niv)

Now we pray to God that you will not do anything wrong— not so that people will see that we have stood the test but so that you will do what is right even though we may seem to have failed. (niv)

but I know you. I know that you do not have the love of God in your hearts.I have come in my Father’s name, and you do not accept me; but if someone else comes in his own name, you will accept him.How can you believe since you accept glory from one another but do not seek the glory that comes from the only God? (niv)

because anyone who serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and receives human approval. (niv)

The man who had received five bags of gold brought the other five.‘ Master,’ he said,‘ you entrusted me with five bags of gold. See, I have gained five more.’“ His master replied,‘ Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’“ The man with two bags of gold also came.‘ Master,’ he said,‘ you entrusted me with two bags of gold; see, I have gained two more.’“ His master replied,‘ Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’ (niv)

These have come so that the proven genuineness of your faith— of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire— may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed. (niv)

“ Fellow Israelites, listen to this: Jesus of Nazareth was a man accredited by God to you by miracles, wonders and signs, which God did among you through him, as you yourselves know. (niv)

Are we beginning to commend ourselves again? Or do we need, like some people, letters of recommendation to you or from you? (niv)

Greet Apelles, whose fidelity to Christ has stood the test. Greet those who belong to the household of Aristobulus. (niv)

We are not trying to commend ourselves to you again, but are giving you an opportunity to take pride in us, so that you can answer those who take pride in what is seen rather than in what is in the heart. (niv)

No doubt there have to be differences among you to show which of you have God’s approval. (niv)

Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. (niv)