John 12:43

for they valued honour from men more than honour from God.

Twentieth Century New Testament

In The King James Version

For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.

In Context

42Yet for all this, even among the leading men there were many who came to believe in Jesus; but, on account of the Pharisees, they did not acknowledge it, for fear that they should be expelled from their Synagogues;

44But Jesus had proclaimed: “He who believes in me believes, not in me, but in him who sent me;

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Cross References

Matthew 23:5All their actions are done to attract attention. They widen their phylacteries, and increase the size of their tassels,

Luke 19:17‘Well done, good servant!’ exclaimed the master. ‘As you have proved trustworthy in a very small matter, I appoint you governor over ten towns.’

John 5:44How can you believe in me, when you receive honour from one another and do not desire the honour which comes from the only God?

John 12:26If a man is ready to serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there my servant shall be also. If a man is ready to serve me, my Father will honour him.

1 Corinthians 4:5Therefore do not pass judgment before the time, but wait till the Lord comes. He will throw light upon what is now dark and obscure, and will reveal the motives in men’s minds; and then every one will receive 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 →

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