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2 Corinthians 10:18

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For it isn't he who commends himself who is approved, but whom the Lord commends.

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Corinth was a prosperous Roman city in Achaia, Greece, where Paul had founded the church receiving this letter. In correcting rival claims of authority, Paul reminds the Corinthians that genuine approval comes not from self-commendation but from the Lord’s commendation.

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2 Corinthians 10:18 mentions Corinth.

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