John 12:43

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

Douay-Rheims 1899

In The King James Version

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

In Context

42However, many of the chief men also believed in him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, that they might not be cast out of the synagogue.

44But Jesus cried, and said: He that believeth in me, doth not believe in me, but in him that sent me.

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Cross References

Psalms 22:29For the kingdom is the Lord's; and he shall have dominion over the nations.

Matthew 23:5And all their works they do for to be seen of men. For they make their phylacteries broad, and enlarge their fringes.

Luke 19:17And he said to him: Well done, thou good servant, because thou hast been faithful in a little, thou shalt have power over ten cities.

John 5:44How can you believe, who receive glory one from another: and the glory which is from God alone, you do not seek?

John 12:26If any man minister to me, let him follow me; and where I am, there also shall my minister be. If any man minister to me, him will my Father honour.

1 Corinthians 4:5Therefore judge not before the time; until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts; and then shall every man 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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