For it is not the one who commends himself that is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.
2 The modal verb construction I may not have is contextually supplied for clarity
2 Or according to human principles. So also v. 3
3 Or live in the world
5 Or reasonings
7 Greek to be of Christ
7 Greek that just as he is of Christ
9 The present progressive tense I am trying is contextually supplied for clarity
10 Greek the presence of the body
12-13 Three ancient Greek manuscripts omit the expression: 12 … they have no understanding. 13 But we… .
14 Greek reached to you
16 Greek so as to preach the gospel in the regions beyond you
16 Greek not to boast in another's sphere of ministry in things made ready
17 Quoted from Jer. 9:24