John 12:43
for they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
English Majority Text (NT)
In The King James Version
For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
In Context
44Then Jesus cried out and said, “He who believes in Me, believes not in Me but in Him who sent Me.
Cross References
Matthew 23:5But all their works they do in order to be seen by men. They make their phylacteries broad and they enlarge the borders of their garments.
Luke 19:17And he said to him, ‘Well done, good servant; because you were faithful in a very little, have authority over ten cities.’
John 5:44How can you believe, who receive glory from one another, and do not seek the glory which is from the only God?
John 12:26And if anyone serve Me, let him follow Me; and where I am, there My servant shall be also. If anyone serve Me, him My Father will honor. 1 Jesus Foretells of His Death
1 Corinthians 4:5So then judge nothing before the time, until the Lord comes, who also will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make clear the purposes of the hearts. Then each one's praise shall come 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 →