John 12:43
for they loved the glory of the people more than the glory of God.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
In Context
44But Jesus cried out and said; The one believing on me, believes not on me, but on Him that sent me,
Cross References
Matthew 23:5And they do all their works to be seen by the people: for they broaden their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments,
Luke 19:17And he said to him, Well done, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful in the least, have thou authority over ten cities.
John 5:44How are you able to believe, receiving glory from one another, and do not seek the glory which is with God only?
John 12:26If any one may minister unto me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall my minister be: if any one may minister unto me, the Father will honor him.
1 Corinthians 4:5So judge nothing before the time, until the Lord may come, who will also bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and make manifest the counsels of the hearts; and then praise shall be to each one 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 →