John 12:43
For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
Revised King James New Testament
In The King James Version
For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
In Context
44Jesus cried out and said, He who believes in me, believes not in me, but in him who sent me.
Cross References
Matthew 23:5But all their works they do to be seen by men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments,
Luke 19:17And he said to him, Well done, you good servant: because you have been faithful in a very little, take authority over ten cities.
John 5:44How can you believe, when you receive honour from one another, and do not seek the honour that comes from him who alone is God?
John 12:26If any man serves me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall my servant be also: if any man serves me, the Father will honour him.
1 Corinthians 4:5Therefore, judge nothing before the time; before the Lord comes, who will both bring to light the things hidden in darkness, and will disclose the motives of the heart: and then every man shall have his 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 →