Devine Scripture

John 12:43

John chapter 12 · verse 43 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

for they loved the glory that is of men more than the glory that is of God.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

for they loved the glory that is of men more than the glory that is of God.

Context

v.42Nevertheless even of the rulers many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess it, lest they should be put out of the synagogue:

v.43This passage

v.44And Jesus cried and said, He that believeth on me, believeth not on me, but on him that sent me.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Matthew 6:2

    When therefore thou doest alms, sound not a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have received their reward.

  • Psalms 22:29

    All the fat ones of the earth shall eat and worship: All they that go down to the dust shall bow before him, Even he that cannot keep his soul alive.

  • Romans 2:7

    to them that by patience in well-doing seek for glory and honor and incorruption, eternal life:

  • Matthew 23:5

    But all their works they do to be seen of men: for they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments,

  • Luke 19:17

    And he said unto him, Well done, thou good servant: because thou wast found faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities.

  • 1 Peter 1:7

    that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold that perisheth though it is proved by fire, may be found unto praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ: