John 12:43
for they had agapao ·total devotion love· for men’s praise more than God’s praise.
One Unity Resource 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 ones of the earth shall eat and worship. 2 All those who go down to the dust shall bow before him, 2 even he who can’t keep his soul alive. 1
Matthew 23:5But all their works they do to be seen by men. They make their phylacteries broad, enlarge the tzitziyot ·tassles· of their garments,
Luke 19:17“He said to him, ‘Well done, you good servant! Because you were found faithful with very little, you shall have authority over ten cities.’
John 5:44How can you trust, who receive glory from one another, and you don’t seek the glory that comes from the only God?
John 12:26If anyone serves me, let him follow me. Where I am, there will my servant also be. If anyone serves me, haAbba ·the Father· will honor him.
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 →