2 Corinthians 11:18
18 Since many are boasting in the way the world does, I too will boast.
Other Translations of 2 Corinthians 11:18
King James Version
18 Seeing that many glory after the flesh, I will glory also.
English Standard Version
18 Since many boast according to the flesh, I too will boast.
The Message
18 Oh, no, it's a bad habit I picked up from the three-ring preachers that are so popular these days.
New King James Version
18 Seeing that many boast according to the flesh, I also will boast.
New Living Translation
18 And since others boast about their human achievements, I will, too.
Philippians 2:21
21 For everyone looks out for their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ.
Other Translations of Philippians 2:21
King James Version
21 For all seek their own, not the things which are Jesus Christ's.
English Standard Version
21 For they all seek their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ.
The Message
21 Most people around here are looking out for themselves, with little concern for the things of Jesus.
New King James Version
21 For all seek their own, not the things which are of Christ Jesus.
New Living Translation
21 All the others care only for themselves and not for what matters to Jesus Christ.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Philippians 2:21
Commentary on Philippians 2:19-30
(Read Philippians 2:19-30)
It is best with us, when our duty becomes natural to us. Naturally, that is, sincerely, and not in pretence only; with a willing heart and upright views. We are apt to prefer our own credit, ease, and safety, before truth, holiness, and duty; but Timothy did not so. Paul desired liberty, not that he might take pleasure, but that he might do good. Epaphroditus was willing to go to the Philippians, that he might be comforted with those who had sorrowed for him when he was sick. It seems, his illness was caused by the work of God. The apostle urges them to love him the more on that account. It is doubly pleasant to have our mercies restored by God, after great danger of their removal; and this should make them more valued. What is given in answer to prayer, should be received with great thankfulness and joy.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Corinthians 11:18
Commentary on 2 Corinthians 11:16-21
(Read 2 Corinthians 11:16-21)
It is the duty and practice of Christians to humble themselves, in obedience to the command and example of the Lord; yet prudence must direct in what it is needful to do things which we may do lawfully, even the speaking of what God has wrought for us, and in us, and by us. Doubtless here is reference to facts in which the character of the false apostles had been shown. It is astonishing to see how such men bring their followers into bondage, and how they take from them and insult them.