John 12:43
for they loved the glory of men more than the glory of Aloha.
The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge
In The King James Version
For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
In Context
44But Jeshu cried and said, He who believeth in me, believeth not in me, but in him who sent me.
Cross References
Matthew 23:5And all their works they do that they may be seen of men; for they widen their tephillin, and lengthen the fringes of their waving vestments,
Luke 19:17He saith to him, Well, good servant: because in a little thou art found faithful, thou shalt have rule over ten towns.
John 5:44If another should come in his own name, him you would receive. How can you believe, who glory one from another are receiving, and the glory which is from one, Aloha, you seek not?
John 12:26If any man serve me, let him come after me; and where I am, there shall be also my servant: whoever serveth me, him will my Father honour.
1 Corinthians 4:5Therefore, do not judge before the time, until the Lord come, who will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and reveal the thoughts of hearts. Then will there be praise to each man from Aloha.
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 →