2 Corinthians 3:1 “Are we beginning to commend ourselves again? Or do we need, like some…”

2 Corinthians 3:1

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Do we begin again to commend ourselves? or need we, as some others, epistles of commendation to you, or letters of commendation from you?

World English Bible

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

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

Doe we begin to praise our selues againe? or neede we as some other, epistles of recommendation vnto you, or letters of recommendation from you?

Darby Translation

Do we begin again to commend ourselves? or do we need, as some, commendatory letters to you, or [commendatory] from you?

Young's Literal Translation

Do we begin again to recommend ourselves, except we need, as some, letters of recommendation unto you, or from you?

Bible in Basic English

Do we seem to be again attempting to put ourselves in the right? or have we need, as some have, of letters of approval to you or from you?

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Cross references

“begin”

2 Corinthians 10:12 2 Corinthians 12:11 2 Corinthians 5:12 2 Corinthians 2:17 2 Corinthians 10:8 2 Corinthians 12:19

2 Corinthians 10:12 · BSB

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 show their ignorance.

2 Corinthians 12:11 · BSB

I have become a fool, but you drove me to it. In fact, you should have commended me, since I am in no way inferior to those “super-apostles,” even though I am nothing.

2 Corinthians 5:12 · BSB

We are not commending ourselves to you again. Instead, we are giving you an occasion to be proud of us, so that you can answer those who take pride in appearances rather than in the heart.

2 Corinthians 2:17 · BSB

For we are not like so many others, who peddle the word of God for profit. On the contrary, in Christ we speak before God with sincerity, as men sent from God.

2 Corinthians 10:8 · BSB

For even if I boast somewhat excessively about the authority the Lord gave us for building you up rather than tearing you down, I will not be ashamed.

2 Corinthians 12:19 · BSB

Have you been thinking all along that we were making a defense to you? We speak before God in Christ, and all of this, beloved, is to build you up.

“epistles”

Acts 18:27 1 Corinthians 16:3

Acts 18:27 · BSB

When Apollos resolved to cross over to Achaia, the brothers encouraged him and wrote to the disciples there to welcome him. On his arrival, he was a great help to those who by grace had believed.

1 Corinthians 16:3 · BSB

Then, on my arrival, I will send letters with those you recommend to carry your gift to Jerusalem.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

2You yourselves are our letter, inscribed on our hearts, known and read by everyone.

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