2 Corinthians 10:12 rejects self-commendation and comparison, directly supporting that approval comes from the Lord, not self-praise.

In 2 Corinthians 13:7, Paul prays that they do good, not that he may appear approved but that they may be approved by God – reinforcing that divine approval matters.

2 Corinthians 3:1 questions the need for self-commendation, echoing the idea that true approval is from the Lord, not self-praise.

2 Corinthians 5:12 clarifies Paul is not self-commending but providing grounds for proper pride, linking to the principle that self-commendation is not approval.

Proverbs 27:2 advises against self-praise, directly supporting that self-commendation does not bring God's approval.

In 2 Timothy 2:15, Paul urges Timothy to present himself 'approved to God' – echoing the same theme of seeking God's commendation.

In 1 Corinthians 11:19, factions reveal who among you are 'approved' – those whom God commends are made evident through testing.

1 Corinthians 4:5 promises that each will receive commendation from God at judgment—reinforcing that approval comes from the Lord, not self.

In Romans 16:10, Apelles is called 'approved in Christ' – directly using the same word for one whom the Lord commends.

Romans 2:29 states that true praise comes from God, not man—directly echoing the principle of divine commendation over self.

John 12:43 contrasts loving human praise over God's praise—parallel to prioritizing the Lord's commendation over self-commendation.

In Luke 18:10-14, the Pharisee commends himself while the tax collector humbly seeks mercy – illustrating that God justifies the humble, not the self-commending.

Luke 16:15 warns against self-justification, as God sees the heart — same principle that self-commendation is worthless compared to God's approval.

In Matthew 25:20-23, the master commends faithful servants – a picture of the Lord's commendation, not self-praise.

Proverbs 21:2 states human self-assessment is unreliable while the Lord judges rightly, aligning with the point that approval comes from God.

John 8:54 echoes that true approval comes from God, not self-commendation — Jesus applies the same principle to His own glory.

John 5:44 questions seeking glory from one another instead of God—parallel to choosing the Lord's commendation over self-commendation.

Matthew 25:21 shows the master commending the faithful servant—a clear example of the Lord giving approval, not self-commendation.

In Acts 2:22, Jesus is 'attested by God' through miracles – an example of one whom God commended, not self-commended.

Matthew 6:18 emphasizes seeking reward from the Father in secret—parallel to seeking commendation from God rather than people.

In Romans 14:18, serving Christ leads to being 'acceptable to God and approved by men' – a similar idea of approval from God, though also including human approval.