John 12:43 KJV
For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
John 12:43, King James Version
In context
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.
44 Jesus cried and said, He that believeth on me, believeth not on me, but on him that sent me.
Cross-references
- John 5:44 How can ye believe, which receive honour one of another, and seek not the honour that cometh from God only?
- Matthew 23:5 But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments,
- John 5:41 I receive not honour from men.
- Luke 16:15 And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God.
- 2 Corinthians 10:18 For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.