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2 Corinthians 10:18

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

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KJV ORIGINAL

For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

It's not about hyping yourself up or bragging about how amazing you are. What actually matters is when God says you're good.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Self-promotion hits different than God's approval.

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