John 7:18

The person who speaks on their own authority seeks honor for themselves; but the one who seeks the honor of him who sent him is sincere, and there is nothing false in him.

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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 anyone has the will to do God’s will, they will find out whether my teaching is from God, or whether I speak on my own authority.

19Was not it Moses who gave you the Law? Yet not one of you obeys it! Why are you seeking to put me to death?”

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Cross References

Matthew 6:9You, therefore, should pray like this – ‘Our Father, who is in heaven, may your name be held holy,

John 5:41“I do not receive honor from people,

John 8:54“If I do honor to myself,” answered Jesus, “such honor counts for nothing. It is my Father who does me honor – and you say that he is your God;

John 12:28Father, honor your own name.” At this there came a voice from heaven, which said, “I have already honored it, and I will honor it again.”

John 17:4I have honored you on earth by completing the work which you have given 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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