John 12:43
For they loved the glory that comes from men rather than the glory that comes from God.
Weymouth NT (1912)
In The King James Version
For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
In Context
44But Jesus cried aloud, "He who believes in me, believes not so much in me, as in Him who sent me;
Cross References
Matthew 23:5And everything they do they do with a view to being observed by men; for they widen their phylacteries and make the tassels large,
Luke 19:17"`Well done, good servant,' he replied; `because you have been faithful in a very small matter, be in authority over ten towns.'
John 5:44How is it possible for you to believe, while you receive glory from one another and have no desire for the glory that comes from the only God?
John 12:26If a man wishes to be my servant, let him follow me; and where I am, there too shall my servant be. If a man wishes to be my servant, the Father will honour him.
1 Corinthians 4:5Therefore form no premature judgements, but wait until the Lord returns. He will both bring to light the secrets of darkness and will openly disclose the motives that have been in people's hearts; and then the praise which each man deserves 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 →