John 8:50
But I do not seek my own glory: there is One seeking and judging.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
And I seek not mine own glory: there is one that seeketh and judgeth.
In Context
49Jesus responded, I have not a demon; but I honor my Father, and you dishonor me.
51Truly, truly, I say unto you, if any one may keep my word, he may never see death.
Cross References
John 5:20For the Father loveth the Son, and showeth Him all things which He doeth; and will show Him greater things than these, in order that you may be astonished.
John 5:45Do not think that I will accuse you to the Father; there is one accusing you, in whom you have hoped.
John 8:54Jesus responded, If I may glorify myself, my glory is nothing: my Father is the one glorifying me; whom you say, that, He is our God;
Matthew Henry on John 8:49-51
Christ's Discourse with the Pharisees. 48 Then answered the Jews, and said unto him, Say we not well that thou art a Samaritan, and hast a devil? 49 Jesus answered, I have not a devil; but I honour my Father, and ye do dishonour me. 50 And I seek not mine own glory: there is one that seeketh and judgeth. Here is, I. The malice of hell breaking out in the base language which the unbelieving Jews gave to our Lord Jesus. Hitherto they had cavilled at his doctrine, and had made invidious remarks upon it; but, having… Read the whole commentary →