John 7:18

He that speaketh from himself seeketh his own glory; but he that seeketh the glory of him that sent him, he is true, and in him is no unrighteousness.

Noyes Bible

In The King James Version

He that speaketh of himself seeketh his own glory: but he that seeketh his glory that sent him, the same is true, and no unrighteousness is in him.

In Context

17If any one is desirous to do his will, he will know concerning the teaching, whether it is from God, or whether I speak from myself.

19Hath not Moses given you the Law? and none of you keepeth the Law! Why do ye seek to kill me?

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Cross References

Matthew 6:9After this manner therefore pray ye:—Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name;

John 5:41I receive not honor from men;

John 8:54Jesus answered, If I glorify myself, my glory is nothing. It is my Father that glorifieth me, of whom ye say, He is our God:

John 12:28Father, glorify thy name! Then came there a voice from heaven: Yea, I have glorified it, and will glorify it again.

John 17:4I have glorified thee on the earth, having finished the work which thou gavest me to do;

Matthew Henry on John 7:15-37

Christ at the Feast of Tabernacles. 14 Now about the midst of the feast Jesus went up into the temple, and taught. 15 And the Jews marvelled, saying, How knoweth this man letters, having never learned? 16 Jesus answered them, and said, My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me. 17 If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself. 18 He that speaketh of himself seeketh his own glory: but he that seeketh his glory that sent him, the same is true, and… Read the whole commentary →

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