John 12:43
for they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
Family 35 New Testament
In The King James Version
For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
In Context
44Jesus called out and said: “The one believing into me believes not into me but into Him who sent me.
Cross References
Matthew 23:5“Rather, they do all their works in order to be seen by people. They make their phylacteries broad and the tassels on their garments large;
Luke 19:17He said to him: ‘Super, you good slave! Because you were faithful in a very little, have authority over ten cities!’
John 5:44How can you believe, who receive glory from men and do not seek the glory that comes from the only God?
John 12:26If anyone would serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, my servant will be too. Further, if anyone serves me, the Father will honor him.
1 Corinthians 4:5Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord comes, who will both bring to light the hidden things of darkness and expose the motives of the hearts. At that time the praise that comes to each will be 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 →