John 7:18

Conservative English Version

If I wanted to bring honor to myself, I would speak for myself. But I want to honor the one who sent me. That is why I tell the truth and not a lie.

Cross References

Proverbs 25:27

Don't eat too much honey or always want praise.

Numbers 11:29

But Moses replied, "Are you concerned what this might do to me? I wish the LORD would give his Spirit to all his people so everyone could be a prophet."

Matthew 6:9

You should pray like this: Our Father in heaven, help us to honor your name.

John 11:4

When Jesus heard this, he said, "His sickness won't end in death. It will bring glory to God and his Son."

John 12:28

So Father, bring glory to yourself. A voice from heaven then said, "I have already brought glory to myself, and I will do it again!"

John 12:43

And besides, the leaders liked praise from others more than they liked praise from God.

John 5:41

I don't care about human praise,

John 8:54

Jesus replied, "If I honored myself, it would mean nothing. My Father is the one who honors me. You claim that he is your God,

1 Thessalonians 2:6

We were not trying to get you or anyone else to praise us.

1 Peter 4:11

If you have the gift of speaking, preach God's message. If you have the gift of helping others, do it with the strength that God supplies. Everything should be done in a way that will bring honor to God because of Jesus Christ, who is glorious and powerful forever. Amen.

1 John 2:29

You know that Christ always does right and that everyone who does right is a child of God.