John 12:43
For they loved the glory that comes from men more than the glory that comes from God.
Text-Critical English NT
In The King James Version
For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
In Context
44Then Jesus cried out, “Whoever believes in me, believes not in me but in him who sent me.
Cross References
Matthew 23:5They do all their works to be seen by others. They make their phylacteries wide and the fringes of their garments long.
Luke 19:17The king said to him, ‘Well done, good servant! Because yoʋ have been faithful in a very small matter, take authority over ten cities.’
John 5:44How can you believe when you receive glory from one another but do not seek the glory that comes from the one and only God?
John 12:26If anyone wants to serve me, he must follow me; and where I am, there will my servant be also. If anyone serves me, the Father will honor him.”
1 Corinthians 4:5So then, do not judge anything before the appointed time. Wait until the Lord comes, who will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and reveal the intentions of the heart. At that time each person will receive 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 →