John 12:43
They loved the praise that comes from people more than the praise that comes from God.
Unlocked Literal 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 prosperous people of the earth will feast and will worship; 1 all those who are descending into the dust will bow before him, 1 those who cannot preserve their own lives. 1
Matthew 23:5They do all their deeds to be seen by people. For they make their phylacteries wide, and they enlarge the edges of their garments.
Luke 19:17The nobleman said to him, 'Well done, good servant. Because you were faithful in very little, you will have authority over ten cities.'
John 5:44How can you believe, you who accept praise from one another but are not seeking the praise that comes from the only God?
John 12:26If anyone serves me, let him follow me; and where I am, there will my servant also be. If anyone serves me, the Father will honor him.
1 Corinthians 4:5Therefore do not pronounce judgment about anything before the time, before the Lord comes. He will bring to light the hidden things of darkness and reveal the purposes of the heart. Then each one 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 →