John 5:44

How can you believe, who receive glory from one another, and you do not seek the glory that comes from the only God?

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In The King James Version

How can ye believe, which receive honour one of another, and seek not the honour that cometh from God only?

In Context

43I have come in my Father's name, and you do not receive me. If another comes in his own name, you will receive him.

45"Do not think that I will accuse you to the Father. There is one who accuses you, even Moses, on whom you have set your hope.

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Cross References

2 Chronicles 6:8But the Lord said to David my father, 'Whereas it was in your heart to build a house for my name, you did well that it was in your heart:

Matthew 23:5But all their works they do to be seen by others. They make their tefillin broad and enlarge the fringe of their garments,

Luke 19:17"He said to him, 'Well done, you good servant! Because you were found faithful with very little, you shall have authority over ten cities.'

John 8:43Why do you not understand my speech? Because you cannot hear my word.

John 17:3This is eternal life, that they may know you, the only true God, and him whom you sent, Jesus Christ.

Romans 2:10But glory, honor, and peace go to every man who works good, to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

Matthew Henry on John 5:32-47

Christ Proves His Divine Mission; Infidelity of the Jews Reproved. 31 If I bear witness of myself, my witness is not true. 32 There is another that beareth witness of me; and I know that the witness which he witnesseth of me is true. 33 Ye sent unto John, and he bare witness unto the truth. 34 But I receive not testimony from man: but these things I say, that ye might be saved. 35 He was a burning and a shining light: and ye were willing for a season to rejoice in his light. 36 But I have greater witness than that… Read the whole commentary →

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