John 12:43
for they loved the glory [that is] of men more than the glory [that is] of God.
American Standard Version
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 believeth on me, believeth not on me, but on him that sent me.
Cross References
Psalms 22:29All the fat ones of the earth shall eat and worship: All they that go down to the dust shall bow before him, Even he that cannot keep his soul alive.
Matthew 23:5But all their works they do to be seen of men: for they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders [of their garments],
Luke 19:17And he said unto him, Well done, thou good servant: because thou wast found faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities.
John 5:44How can ye believe, who receive glory one of another, and the glory that [cometh] from the only God ye seek not?
John 12:26If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will the Father honor.
1 Corinthians 4:5Wherefore judge nothing 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 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 →