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

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.

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.

So don’t judge anything before the appointed time. Wait until the Lord returns. He will bring to light what is hidden in the dark. He will show the real reasons why people do what they do. At that time each person will receive their praise from God.

I don’t dare to compare myself with those who praise themselves. I’m not that kind of person. They measure themselves by themselves. They compare themselves with themselves. When they do that, they are not wise.

No, a person is a Jew only if they are a Jew on the inside. And true circumcision means that the heart has been circumcised by the Holy Spirit. The person whose heart has been circumcised does more than obey the written law. The praise that matters for that kind of person does not come from other people. It comes from God.

Jesus said to them,“ You try to make yourselves look good in the eyes of other people. But God knows your hearts. What people think is worth a lot is hated by God.

Let another person praise you, and not your own mouth. Let an outsider praise you, and not your own lips.

He said to them,“ Two men went up to the temple to pray. One was a Pharisee. The other was a tax collector.The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed.‘ God, I thank you that I am not like other people,’ he said.‘ I am not like robbers or those who do other evil things. I am not like those who commit adultery. I am not even like this tax collector.I fast twice a week. And I give a tenth of all I get.’“ But the tax collector stood farther away than the Pharisee. He would not even look up to heaven. He brought his hand to his heart and prayed. He said,‘ God, have mercy on me. I am a sinner.’“ I tell you, the tax collector went home accepted by God. But not the Pharisee. All those who lift themselves up will be made humble. And those who make themselves humble will be lifted up.”

They loved praise from people more than praise from God.

A person might think their own ways are right. But the Lord knows what they are thinking.

Instead, we make it clear that we serve God in every way. We serve him by standing firm in troubles, hard times and suffering.

I pray to God that you won’t do anything wrong. I don’t pray so that people will see that I have passed the test. Instead, I pray this so that you will do what is right, even if it seems I have failed.

But I know you. I know that you do not have love for 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.You accept praise from one another. But you do not seek the praise that comes from the only God. So how can you believe?

Those who serve Christ in this way are pleasing to God. They are pleasing to people too.

The man who had received five bags of gold brought the other five.‘ Master,’ he said,‘ you trusted me with five bags of gold. See, I have earned five more.’“ His master replied,‘ You have done well, good and faithful slave! 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 trusted me with two bags of gold. See, I have earned two more.’“ His master replied,‘ You have done well, good and faithful slave! You have been faithful with a few things. I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’

Your troubles have come in order to prove that your faith is real. Your faith is worth more than gold. That’s because gold can pass away even when fire has made it pure. Your faith is meant to bring praise, honor and glory to God. This will happen when Jesus Christ returns.

“ Fellow Israelites, listen to this! Jesus of Nazareth was a man who had God’s approval. God did miracles, wonders and signs among you through Jesus. You yourselves know this.

Are we beginning to praise ourselves again? Some people need letters that speak well of them. Do we need those kinds of letters, either to you or from you?

Greet Apelles. He remained faithful to Christ even when he was tested. Greet those who live in the house of Aristobulus.

We are not trying to make an appeal to you again. But we are giving you a chance to take pride in us. Some people take pride in their looks rather than what’s in their hearts. If you take pride in us, you will be able to answer them.

Do you really think you need to take sides? You probably think God favors one side over the other!

Do your best to please God. Be a worker who doesn’t need to be ashamed. Teach the message of truth correctly.