John 12:43

For they loved the glory of men more than the glory of God.

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In The King James Version

For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.

In Context

42Yet truly, many of the leaders also believed in him. But because of the Pharisees, they did not confess him, so that they would not be cast out of the synagogue.

44But Jesus cried out and said: “Whoever believes in me, does not believe in me, but in him who sent me.

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Cross References

Matthew 23:5Truly, they do all their works so that they may be seen by men. For they enlarge their phylacteries and glorify their hems.

Luke 19:17And he said to him: ‘Well done, good servant. Since you have been faithful in a small matter, you will hold authority over ten cities.’

John 5:44How are you able to believe, you who accept glory from one another and yet do not seek the glory that is from God alone?

John 12:26If anyone serves me, let him follow me. And where I am, there too my minister shall be. If anyone has served me, my Father will honor him.

1 Corinthians 4:5And so, do not choose to judge before the time, until the Lord returns. He will illuminate the hidden things of the darkness, and he will make manifest the decisions of hearts. And then each one shall have 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 →

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