John 8:50
I'm not here looking to glorify myself. But there is one who does this for me and who judges in my favor.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
And I seek not mine own glory: there is one that seeketh and judgeth.
In Context
49“No, I don't have a demon,” Jesus replied. “I honor my Father, but you dishonor me.
51I tell you the truth, anyone who follows my teaching will never die.”
Cross References
John 5:20For the Father loves the Son, and reveals to him everything he does; and the Father will show to him even more incredible things that will completely amaze you.
John 5:45But don't think I will be making accusations about you to the Father. It's Moses who is accusing you, the one in whom you place such confidence.
John 8:54Jesus answered, “If I glorify myself, my glory means nothing. But it is God himself who glorifies me, the one you claim, ‘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 →