2 Corinthians 10:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Corinthians 10:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Corinthians 10:12 is a verse from the book of 2 Corinthians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Corinthians 10:12 — KJV
“For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise. are...: or, understand it not”
— 2 Corinthians 10:12 (KJV)
2 Corinthians 10:12 in Context — About the Book of 2 Corinthians
2 Corinthians is Paul's most personal letter — defending his ministry through a catalogue of beatings, shipwrecks, and sleepless nights, then unveiling the secret: God's power is made perfect in weakness. Treasure in jars of clay, the God of all comfort, and grace that is always sufficient.
Cross-References for 2 Corinthians 10:12
“And Jacob said to Simeon and Levi, Ye have troubled me to make me to stink among the inhabitants of the land, among the Canaanites and the Perizzites: and I being few in number, they shall gather themselves together against me, and slay me; and I shall be destroyed, I and my house.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 10:12: make, number, themselves
“Take you wise men, and understanding, and known among your tribes, and I will make them rulers over you. Take: Heb. Give”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 10:12: make, among, wise
“And every wise hearted among you shall come, and make all that the LORD hath commanded;”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 10:12: make, among, wise
“I will also send wild beasts among you, which shall rob you of your children, and destroy your cattle, and make you few in number; and your high ways shall be desolate.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 10:12: make, number, among
“And they gathered themselves together against Moses and against Aaron, and said unto them, Ye take too much upon you, seeing all the congregation are holy, every one of them, and the LORD is among them: wherefore then lift ye up yourselves above the congregation of the LORD? Ye take...: Heb. It is much for you”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 10:12: ourselves, themselves, among
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