John 12:43
For they loued the prayse of men, more then the prayse of God.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
In Context
44And Iesus cryed, and sayd, He that beleeueth in me, beleeueth not in me, but in him that sent me.
Cross References
Psalms 22:29All they that be fat in the earth, shall eate and worship: all they that go downe into the dust, shall bowe before him, euen he that cannot quicken his owne soule.
Matthew 23:5All their workes they doe for to be seene of men: for they make their phylacteries broad, and make long the frindges of their garments,
Luke 19:17And he sayd vnto him, Well, good seruant: because thou hast bene faithfull in a very litle thing, take thou authoritie ouer ten cities.
John 5:44How can ye beleeue, which receiue honour one of another, and seeke not the honour that commeth of God alone?
John 12:26If any man serue me, let him follow me: for where I am, there shall also my seruant be: and if any man serue me, him will my Father honour.
1 Corinthians 4:5Therefore iudge nothing before the time, vntill the Lord come, who will lighten things that are hid in darkenesse, and make the counsels of the hearts manifest: and then shall euery man haue praise of 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 →