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

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.

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 make judgments about anyone ahead of time— before the Lord returns. For he will bring our darkest secrets to light and will reveal our private motives. Then God will give to each one whatever praise is due.

Oh, don’t worry; we wouldn’t dare say that we are as wonderful as these other men who tell you how important they are! But they are only comparing themselves with each other, using themselves as the standard of measurement. How ignorant!

No, a true Jew is one whose heart is right with God. And true circumcision is not merely obeying the letter of the law; rather, it is a change of heart produced by the Spirit. And a person with a changed heart seeks praise from God, not from people.

Then he said to them,“ You like to appear righteous in public, but God knows your hearts. What this world honors is detestable in the sight of God.

Let someone else praise you, not your own mouth— a stranger, not your own lips.

“ Two men went to the Temple to pray. One was a Pharisee, and the other was a despised tax collector.The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed this prayer:‘ I thank you, God, that I am not like other people— cheaters, sinners, adulterers. I’m certainly not like that tax collector!I fast twice a week, and I give you a tenth of my income.’“ But the tax collector stood at a distance and dared not even lift his eyes to heaven as he prayed. Instead, he beat his chest in sorrow, saying,‘ O God, be merciful to me, for I am a sinner.’I tell you, this sinner, not the Pharisee, returned home justified before God. For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”

For they loved human praise more than the praise of God.

People may be right in their own eyes, but the Lord examines their heart.

In everything we do, we show that we are true ministers of God. We patiently endure troubles and hardships and calamities of every kind.

We pray to God that you will not do what is wrong by refusing our correction. I hope we won’t need to demonstrate our authority when we arrive. Do the right thing before we come— even if that makes it look like we have failed to demonstrate our authority.

because I know you don’t have God’s love within you.For I have come to you in my Father’s name, and you have rejected me. Yet if others come in their own name, you gladly welcome them.No wonder you can’t believe! For you gladly honor each other, but you don’t care about the honor that comes from the one who alone is God.

If you serve Christ with this attitude, you will please God, and others will approve of you, too.

The servant to whom he had entrusted the five bags of silver came forward with five more and said,‘ Master, you gave me five bags of silver to invest, and I have earned five more.’“ The master was full of praise.‘ Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this small amount, so now I will give you many more responsibilities. Let’s celebrate together!’“ The servant who had received the two bags of silver came forward and said,‘ Master, you gave me two bags of silver to invest, and I have earned two more.’“ The master said,‘ Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this small amount, so now I will give you many more responsibilities. Let’s celebrate together!’

These trials will show that your faith is genuine. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold— though your faith is far more precious than mere gold. So when your faith remains strong through many trials, it will bring you much praise and glory and honor on the day when Jesus Christ is revealed to the whole world.

“ People of Israel, listen! God publicly endorsed Jesus the Nazarene by doing powerful miracles, wonders, and signs through him, as you well know.

Are we beginning to praise ourselves again? Are we like others, who need to bring you letters of recommendation, or who ask you to write such letters on their behalf? Surely not!

Greet Apelles, a good man whom Christ approves. And give my greetings to the believers from the household of Aristobulus.

Are we commending ourselves to you again? No, we are giving you a reason to be proud of us, so you can answer those who brag about having a spectacular ministry rather than having a sincere heart.

But, of course, there must be divisions among you so that you who have God’s approval will be recognized!

Work hard so you can present yourself to God and receive his approval. Be a good worker, one who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly explains the word of truth.