John 12:43
For the praise of men was dearer to them than the approval of God.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
In Context
Cross References
Psalms 22:29\22:28\For the kingdom is the Lord's; he is the ruler among the nations.
Matthew 23:5But all their works they do so as to be seen by men: for they make wide their phylacteries, and the edges of their robes,
Luke 19:17And he said to him, You have done well, O good servant: because you have done well in a small thing you will have authority over ten towns.
John 5:44How is it possible for you to have faith while you take honour one from another and have no desire for the honour which comes from the only God?
John 12:26If any man is my servant, let him come after me; and where I am, there will my servant be. If any man becomes my servant, my Father will give him honour.
1 Corinthians 4:5For this reason let there be no judging before the time, till the Lord comes, who will make clear the secret things of the dark, and the designs of the heart; and then will every man have his praise from God.
Matthew Henry on John 12:43-44
The Cowardice of the Rulers. 42 Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue: 43 For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God. Some honour was done to Christ by these rulers: for they believed on him, were convinced that he was sent of God, and received his doctrine as divine; but they did not do him honour enough, for they had not courage to own their faith in him. Many professed… Read the whole commentary →