John 8:50
Not that I am seeking honour for myself; there is one who is seeking my honour, and he decides.
Open English Bible (UK)
In The King James Version
And I seek not mine own glory: there is one that seeketh and judgeth.
In Context
51In truth I tell you, if anyone lays my message to heart, he will never really die.’
Cross References
John 5:20For the Father loves his Son, and shows him everything that he is doing; and he will show him still greater things – so that you will be filled with wonder.
John 5:45Do not think that I will accuse you to the Father; your accuser is Moses, on whom you have been resting your hopes.
John 8:54‘If I do honour to myself,’ answered Jesus, ‘such honour counts for nothing. It is my Father who does me honour – and you say that he is your 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 →