John 7:18

He, that speaketh from himself, seeketh his own glory: but he that seeketh the glory of Him that sent him is true, and there is no imposture in him.

1770 John Worsley NT

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 man desire to do his will, he shall know concerning the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.

19Did not Moses give you the law, and yet none of you observeth the law? wherefore else do ye seek to kill me?

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Cross References

Matthew 6:9After this manner therefore pray ye,

John 5:41Though I desire not applause from men:

John 8:54Jesus answered, If I honour myself, my honor is nothing: it is my Father that glorifieth me, of whom ye say that He is your God.

John 12:28Father, glorify thy name. Then came a voice from heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again.

John 17:4I have glorified Thee on earth, I have finished the work which thou gavest me 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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