2 Corinthians 3:1

2 Corinthians chapter 3 · verse 1 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

World English Bible · 2000

Are we beginning again to commend ourselves? or need we, as do some, epistles of commendation to you or from you?

King James Version · 1611

Do we begin again to commend ourselves? or need we, as some others, epistles of commendation to you, or letters of commendation from you?

American Standard Version · 1901

Are we beginning again to commend ourselves? or need we, as do some, epistles of commendation to you or from you?

v.1This passage

v.2Ye are our epistle, written in our hearts, known and read of all men;

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

2 Corinthians 12:11
I am become foolish: ye compelled me; for I ought to have been commended of you: for in nothing was I behind the very chiefest apostles, though I am nothing.
2 Corinthians 12:19
Ye think all this time that we are excusing ourselves unto you. In the sight of God speak we in Christ. But all things, beloved, are for your edifying.
1 Corinthians 10:33
even as I also please all men in all things, not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of the many, that they may be saved.
1 Corinthians 16:3
And when I arrive, whomsoever ye shall approve, them will I send with letters to carry your bounty unto Jerusalem:
2 Corinthians 10:8
For though I should glory somewhat abundantly concerning our authority (which the Lord gave for building you up, and not for casting you down), I shall not be put to shame:
2 Corinthians 5:12
We are not again commending ourselves unto you, but speak as giving you occasion of glorying on our behalf, that ye may have wherewith to answer them that glory in appearance, and not in heart.