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?

Do we begin {G756} again {G3825} to commend {G4921} ourselves {G1438}? or {G1508} need we {G5535}, as {G5613} some {G5100} others, epistles {G1992} of commendation {G4956} to {G4314} you {G5209}, or {G2228} letters of commendation {G4956} from {G1537} you {G5216}?

Are we starting to recommend ourselves again? Or do we, like some, need letters of recommendation either to you or from you?

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

Are we beginning again to commend ourselves? or need we, as do some, epistles of commendation to you or from you?

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Cross-References

  • 2 Corinthians 5:12 (6 votes)

    ¶ 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.

  • Acts 18:27 (6 votes)

    And when he was disposed to pass into Achaia, the brethren wrote, exhorting the disciples to receive him: who, when he was come, helped them much which had believed through grace:

  • 2 Corinthians 12:11 (6 votes)

    ¶ 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 10:12 (6 votes)

    ¶ 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.

  • 1 Corinthians 16:3 (5 votes)

    And when I come, whomsoever ye shall approve by [your] letters, them will I send to bring your liberality unto Jerusalem.

  • 1 Corinthians 4:15 (3 votes)

    For though ye have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet [have ye] not many fathers: for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel.

  • 2 Corinthians 12:19 (3 votes)

    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.