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NASB | 2 Corinthians 10:12 ¶ For we are not bold to class or compare ourselves with some of those who commend themselves; but when they measure themselves by themselves and compare themselves with themselves, they are without understanding. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 2 Corinthians 10:12 ¶ We do not have the audacity to put ourselves in the same class or compare ourselves with some who [supply testimonials to] commend themselves. When they measure themselves by themselves and compare themselves with themselves, they lack wisdom and behave like fools. |
Subject: How to Understand andApply this Passage? |
Bible Note: Hi, quumoh... You wrote of Paul that, "He believed you shouldn't have any form of christian social classes." (sic) There are many passages that seem to contradict that (Ephesians 6:5; Colossians 3:22; 4:1; 1 Timothy 6:1; Titus 2:9; Philemon). God has placed people in all sorts of levels of authority for His purpose and to His glory. (See posts #152921 and #152922.) A classless society will only occur in the New Earth of Revelation 22. In Him, Doc |