John 12:43
for they loved honour from men, more than honour from God.
Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament
In The King James Version
For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
In Context
44Then Jesus cried and said, He that believeth on me, believeth not on me, but on him that sent me.
Cross References
Matthew 23:5And all their works they do to be seen of men: they make their phylacteries broad, and deepen the fringes of their garments,
Luke 19:17And he said unto him, Well done, good servant: because thou hast been faithful in the least matter, hold thou dominion over ten cities.
John 5:44How can ye believe, who receiving honour one from another, seek not the honour which cometh from God alone?
John 12:26If a man will be my servant, let him follow me; and where I am, there also shall my servant be: and if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.
1 Corinthians 4:5Wherefore judge nothing before the time until the Lord come, who also will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will manifest the counsels of men’s hearts; and then shall praise be given to each 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 →