John 12:43
for they loved the praise of men, more than the praise of God.
James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta
In The King James Version
For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
In Context
44And Jesus cried, and said: He that believeth in me, believeth not in me, but in him that sent me.
Cross References
Matthew 23:5And all their works they do, to be seen of men: for they make their phylacteries broad, and extend the fringes of their garments.
Luke 19:17He said to him: Well done, good servant! As thou hast been faithful over a little, thou shalt have authority over ten towns.
John 5:44How can ye believe, who receive glory from one another, and seek not the glory which cometh from God only?
John 12:26If any one is servant to me, he will come after me; and where I am, there also will my servant be. Him that serveth me, will the Father honor.
1 Corinthians 4:5Therefore pronounce not judgments before the time, or until the Lord come, who will pour light upon the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the thoughts of men's hearts: and then will each one have due praise 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 →