John 12:43
for they loved the glory that is of men more than the glory that is of God.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
In Context
Cross References
Psalms 22:29All the rich of the earth shall eat and worship; Before him shall they also bow, who are going down to the dust, Who cannot keep themselves alive.
Matthew 23:5And all their works they do to be observed by men. They make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge their fringes,
Luke 19:17And he said to him, Well done, good servant! because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have authority over ten cities.
John 5:44How can ye believe while ye receive honor from one another, and seek not the honor that is from him who alone is God?
John 12:26If any one be a servant to me, let him follow me; and where I am, there also will my servant be; if any one serve me, the Father will honor him.
1 Corinthians 4:5So then judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who will both bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and make manifest the purposes of men's hearts; and then shall every one 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 →