Verse 18

Since many boast according to the flesh, I will also boast.

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  • Jer 9:23-24 : 23 Thus says the LORD, 'Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, nor let the mighty man glory in his might, nor let the rich man glory in his riches: 24 But let him who glories glory in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the LORD who exercises lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness in the earth: for in these things I delight, says the LORD.'
  • 1 Cor 4:10 : 10 We are fools for Christ's sake, but you are wise in Christ; we are weak, but you are strong; you are honored, but we are despised.
  • 2 Cor 10:12-18 : 12 For we dare not count ourselves among or compare ourselves with those who commend themselves; but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise. 13 But we will not boast beyond our measure, but according to the measure of the rule which God has distributed to us, a measure to reach even to you. 14 For we do not extend ourselves beyond our measure, as though we did not reach to you: for we have come as far as to you also in preaching the gospel of Christ: 15 Not boasting beyond our measure, that is, in other men's labors; but having hope, when your faith is increased, that we shall be enlarged by you according to our rule abundantly, 16 To preach the gospel in the regions beyond you, and not to boast in another man's line of things made ready to our hand. 17 But he who glories, let him glory in the Lord. 18 For not he who commends himself is approved, but whom the Lord commends.
  • 2 Cor 11:12 : 12 But what I do, I will continue to do, that I may cut off the opportunity from those who desire an opportunity to be regarded just as we are in the things of which they boast.
  • 2 Cor 11:21-23 : 21 I speak concerning reproach, as though we were weak. But in whatever anyone is bold—I speak foolishly—I am bold also. 22 Are they Hebrews? So am I. Are they Israelites? So am I. Are they the seed of Abraham? So am I. 23 Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as a fool) I am more; in labors more abundant, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequently, in deaths often.
  • 2 Cor 12:5-6 : 5 Of such a one will I boast, yet of myself I will not boast, but in my weaknesses. 6 For though I would desire to boast, I shall not be a fool; for I will speak the truth. But now I refrain, lest anyone should think of me above that which he sees me to be, or that he hears of me.
  • 2 Cor 12:9 : 9 And He said to me, My grace is sufficient for you; for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
  • 2 Cor 12:11 : 11 I have become a fool in boasting; you have compelled me, for I ought to have been commended by you. For in nothing am I behind the very chief apostles, though I am nothing.
  • Phil 3:3-4 : 3 For we are the circumcision, who worship God in the Spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh. 4 Though I might also have confidence in the flesh. If any other man thinks that he has reason to trust in the flesh, I more:
  • 1 Pet 1:24 : 24 Because "All flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of the grass. The grass withers, and its flower falls away,