Self comparison

On 04/09/09, I read the following.

2 Cor. 10:12-13 “12 For we dare not class ourselves or compare ourselves with those who commend themselves. But they, measuring themselves by themselves (according to self-imposed law), and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise. 13 We, however, will not boast beyond measure (beyond Christ’s measurement of grace), but within the limits of the sphere which God appointed us (the measure of faith)—a sphere which especially includes you.”

Verse 17-18 say, “But  ‘he who glories, let him glory in the LORD.’ 18 For not he who commends himself is approved, but whom the Lord commends.”

I believe Paul is speaking to those who were comparing themselves based on self-imposed law. Those who were still under the law. Possibly, even those who privily, Gal. 2:4, spied out on his liberty in Christ.