John 12:43
for they loved the glory of men more than the glory of God.
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
In Context
44And Jesus cried and said: He that believes on me, believes not on me but on him who sent me.
Cross References
Matthew 23:5But all their works they do to be seen by men; they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the fringes;
Luke 19:17And he said to him: Well done, good servant; because thou wast faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities.
John 5:44How can ye believe, receiving honor from one another, and the honor that is from God alone ye seek not?
John 12:26If any one serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be. If any one serve me, him will the Father honor.
1 Corinthians 4:5So then judge not anything before the time, until the Lord come, who will both bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and make manifest the counsels of the hearts; and then shall each one have his praise of 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 →