John 12:43
for they loved the glory of men more than the glory of God.
Young's Literal Translation
In The King James Version
For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
In Context
Cross References
Psalms 22:29And the fat ones of earth have eaten, And they bow themselves, Before Him bow do all going down to dust, And he [who] hath not revived his soul.
Matthew 23:5'And all their works they do to be seen by men, and they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the fringes of their garments,
Luke 19:17and he said to him, Well done, good servant, because in a very little thou didst become faithful, be having authority over ten cities.
John 5:44how are ye able — ye — to believe, glory from one another receiving, and the glory that [is] from God alone ye seek not?
John 12:26if any one may minister to me, let him follow me, and where I am, there also my ministrant shall be; and if any one may minister to me — honour him will the Father.
1 Corinthians 4:5so, then, nothing before the time judge ye, till the Lord may come, who will both bring to light the hidden things of the darkness, and will manifest the counsels of the hearts, and then the praise shall come to each 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 →