John 8:50
I, however, am not aiming at glory for myself: there is One who aims at glory for me--and who judges.
Weymouth NT (1912)
In The King James Version
And I seek not mine own glory: there is one that seeketh and judgeth.
In Context
Cross References
John 5:20For the Father loves the Son and reveals to Him all that He Himself is doing. And greater deeds than these will He reveal to Him, in order that you may wonder.
John 5:45"Do not suppose that I will accuse you to the Father. There is one who accuses you, namely Moses, on whom your hope rests.
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.
Matthew Henry on John 8:49-51
Christ's Discourse with the Pharisees. 48 Then answered the Jews, and said unto him, Say we not well that thou art a Samaritan, and hast a devil? 49 Jesus answered, I have not a devil; but I honour my Father, and ye do dishonour me. 50 And I seek not mine own glory: there is one that seeketh and judgeth. Here is, I. The malice of hell breaking out in the base language which the unbelieving Jews gave to our Lord Jesus. Hitherto they had cavilled at his doctrine, and had made invidious remarks upon it; but, having… Read the whole commentary →