John 5:44 - The Scriptures 1998

⁴⁴ “How are you able to believe, when you are receiving esteem from one another, and the esteem that is from the only Elohim you do not seek?

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁴⁴ How can ye believe, which receive honour one of another, and seek not the honour that cometh from God only?

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁴⁴ How is it possible for you to believe [how can you learn to believe], you who [are content to seek and] receive praise and honor and glory from one another, and yet do not seek the praise and honor and glory which come from Him Who alone is God?

American Standard Version (1901)

⁴⁴ How can ye believe, who receive glory one of another, and the glory that cometh from the only God ye seek not?

Common English Bible

⁴⁴ How can you believe when you receive praise from each other but don’t seek the praise that comes from the only God?

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁴⁴ How are you able to believe, you who accept glory from one another and yet do not seek the glory that is from God alone?

John 5:44 Cross References

2 Chronicles 6:8

“But יהוה  said to my father Dawiḏ

Jeremiah 13:23

Does a Kushite change his skin and a leopard its spots? You who are taught to do evil are also unable to do good!

Matthew 23:5

“And they do all their works to be seen by men, and they make their t’fillen wide and lengthen the tzitziyot of their garments,

Luke 19:17

“And he said to him, ‘Well done, good servant. Because you were trustworthy in a small matter, have authority over ten cities.’

John 12:43

for they loved the praise of men more than the praise of Elohim.

John 17:3

“And this is everlasting life, that they should know You, the only true Elohim, and יהושע  Messiah whom You have sent.

John 3:20

“For everyone who is practising evil matters hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his works should be exposed.

John 5:41

“I do not receive esteem from men,

John 8:43

“Why do you not know what I say? Because you are unable to hear My Word.

Romans 2:10

but esteem, respect, and peace to everyone working what is good, to the Yehuḏ

Romans 2:29

But a Yehuḏ

Romans 2:7

everlasting life to those who by persistence in good work seek for esteem, and respect, and incorruptibility;

1 Corinthians 4:5

So do not judge any at all before the time, until the Master comes, who shall bring to light what is hidden in darkness and reveal the thoughts of the hearts. And then each one’s praise shall come from Elohim.

2 Corinthians 10:18

For not he who commends himself is approved, but he whom the Master commends.

Philippians 2:3

doing none at all through selfishness or self-conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves.

1 Thessalonians 2:6

nor were we looking for praise from men, not from you nor from others, though we could have been a burden to you, as emissaries of Messiah.

1 Timothy 1:17

Now to the Sovereign of the ages, incorruptible, invisible, to Elohim who alone is wise, be respect and esteem forever and ever. Amĕ

Hebrews 3:12

Look out, brothers, lest there be in any of you a wicked heart of unbelief in falling away from the living Elohim,

James 2:1

My brothers, do not hold the belief of our Master יהושע  Messiah, the Master of esteem, with partiality.

1 Peter 1:7

in order that the proving of your belief – much more precious than gold that perishes, and proven by fire – might be found to result in praise and respect and esteem at the revelation of יהושע  Messiah,

Jude 1:25

to the only wise Elohim, our Saviour, be esteem and greatness and might and authority, both now and forever. Amĕ

1 Samuel 15:30

Then he said, “I have sinned. But esteem me now, please, before the elders of my people and before Yisra’ĕ

1 Samuel 2:30

“Therefore יהוה  Elohim of Yisra’ĕ