2Cor 10:18, 1Th 5:12, Heb 13:17 | ESV | STEP | For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved , but the one whom the Lord commends .

2 Corinthians 10:18

18 For it is ^anot the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one ^bwhom the Lord commends.

1 Thessalonians 5:12

Final Instructions and Benediction

12 We ask you, brothers, ^cto respect those who labor among you and ^dare over you in the Lord and admonish you,

Hebrews 13:17

17 Obey ^eyour leaders and submit to them, ^ffor they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to ^ggive an account. ^hLet them do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be of no advantage to you.