John 12:43
For they loved the approval of men rather than the approval of God.
Montgomery New Testament
In The King James Version
For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
In Context
44Now Jesus, speaking in a loud voice, had said.
Cross References
Matthew 23:5"For they do all their good deeds to be gazed on of men. They widen their phylacteries,
Luke 19:17"And he said to him, ‘Well done, good slave! Because you have been faithful in a very little, have authority over ten cities.’
John 5:44"How can you believe when you receive glory from, one another, and have no desire for the glory which comes from the only God?
John 12:26If any one is ready to serve me, let him follow me; and where I am there shall my servant be also. If any man is ready to serve me, him will my Father honor.
1 Corinthians 4:5So make no hasty judgment until the Lord come, who will both bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make plain the purpose of men’s hearts. Then each man’s due praise will come to him 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 →