John 12:43

Contemporary English Version 1995

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

Cross References

John 5:44

How could you possibly believe? You like to have your friends praise you, and you don't care about praise that the only God can give!

John 5:41

I don't care about human praise,

Luke 16:15

But Jesus told them: You are always making yourselves look good, but God sees what is in your heart. The things that most people think are important are worthless as far as God is concerned.

1 Thessalonians 2:6

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

2 Corinthians 10:18

You may brag about yourself, but the only approval that counts is the Lord's approval.

Matthew 6:2

When you give to the poor, don't blow a loud horn. That's what show-offs do in the synagogues and on the street corners, because they are always looking for praise. I can assure you that they already have their reward.

1 Corinthians 4:5

So don't judge anyone until the Lord returns. He will show what is hidden in the dark and what is in everyone's heart. Then God will be the one who praises each of us.

John 12:26

If you serve me, you must go with me. My servants will be with me wherever I am. If you serve me, my Father will honor you.

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,

Luke 19:17

“That's fine, my good servant!” the king said. “Since you have shown that you can be trusted with a small amount, you will be given ten cities to rule.”

1 Samuel 2:30

I am the Lord, the God of Israel. I promised to always let your family serve me as priests, but now I tell you that I cannot do this any longer! I honor anyone who honors me, but I put a curse on anyone who hates me.

1 Peter 3:4

Be beautiful in your heart by being gentle and quiet. This kind of beauty will last, and God considers it very special.

Romans 2:7

He will give eternal life to everyone who has patiently done what is good in the hope of receiving glory, honor, and life that lasts forever.

Psalm 22:29

All who are rich and have more than enough will bow down to you, Lord. Even those who are dying and almost in the grave will come and bow down.

1 Samuel 15:30

Saul said, “I did sin, but please honor me in front of the leaders of the army and the people of Israel. Come back with me, so I can worship the Lord your God.”

Proverbs 29:25

Don't fall into the trap of being a coward— trust the Lord, and you will be safe.

John 7:18

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

Romans 2:29

To be a real Jew you must obey the Law. True circumcision is something that happens deep in your heart, not something done to your body. And besides, you should want praise from God and not from humans.