John 7:18

The man whose teaching originates with himself aims at his own glory. He who aims at the glory of Him who sent him teaches the truth, and there is no deception in him.

Weymouth NT (1912)

In The King James Version

He that speaketh of himself seeketh his own glory: but he that seeketh his glory that sent him, the same is true, and no unrighteousness is in him.

In Context

17If any one is willing to do His will, he shall know about the teaching, whether it is from God or originates with me.

19Did not Moses give you the Law? And yet not a man of you obeys the Law. Why do you want to kill me?"

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Cross References

Matthew 6:9"In this manner therefore pray: `Our Father who art in Heaven, may Thy name be kept holy;

John 5:41"I do not accept glory from man,

John 8:54"Were I to glorify myself," answered Jesus, "I should have no real glory. There is One who glorifies me--namely my Father, who you say is your God.

John 12:28Father, glorify Thy name." Thereupon there came a voice from the sky, "I have glorified it and will also glorify it again."

John 17:4I have glorified Thee on earth, having done perfectly the work which by Thine appointment has been mine to do.

Matthew Henry on John 7:15-37

Christ at the Feast of Tabernacles. 14 Now about the midst of the feast Jesus went up into the temple, and taught. 15 And the Jews marvelled, saying, How knoweth this man letters, having never learned? 16 Jesus answered them, and said, My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me. 17 If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself. 18 He that speaketh of himself seeketh his own glory: but he that seeketh his glory that sent him, the same is true, and… Read the whole commentary →

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