For we commend not ourselves again unto you, but give you occasion to glory on our behalf, that ye may have somewhat to answer them which glory in appearance, and not in heart.
GNV
2 Corinthians 5:12
For we prayse not our selues againe vnto you, but giue you an occasion to reioyce of vs, that ye may haue to answere against them, which reioyce in the face, and not in the heart.
Parallel Translations
For we are not commending ourselves to you again, but speak as giving you occasion of boasting on our behalf, that you may have something to answer those who boast in appearance and not in heart.
Cross References
2 Corinthians 3:12 Corinthians 1:14Galatians 6:12–142 Corinthians 10:182 Corinthians 11:12–162 Corinthians 12:112 Corinthians 12:1–92 Corinthians 10:82 Corinthians 6:4Proverbs 27:22 Corinthians 10:12
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