John 8:50
I do not seek My own glory. There is One who seeks it, and He is the Judge.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
And I seek not mine own glory: there is one that seeketh and judgeth.
In Context
49“I do not have a demon,” Jesus replied, “but I honor My Father, and you dishonor Me.
51Truly, truly, I tell you, if anyone keeps My word, he will never see death.”
Cross References
John 5:20The Father loves the Son and shows Him all He does. And to your amazement, He will show Him even greater works than these.
John 5:45Do not think that I will accuse you before the Father. Your accuser is Moses, in whom you have put your hope.
John 8:54Jesus answered, “If I glorify Myself, My glory means nothing. The One who glorifies Me is My Father, of whom you say ‘He is our God.’
Matthew Henry on John 8:49-51
Christ's Discourse with the Pharisees. 48 Then answered the Jews, and said unto him, Say we not well that thou art a Samaritan, and hast a devil? 49 Jesus answered, I have not a devil; but I honour my Father, and ye do dishonour me. 50 And I seek not mine own glory: there is one that seeketh and judgeth. Here is, I. The malice of hell breaking out in the base language which the unbelieving Jews gave to our Lord Jesus. Hitherto they had cavilled at his doctrine, and had made invidious remarks upon it; but, having… Read the whole commentary →