John 7:18

Modern English Version

He who speaks on his own authority seeks his own glory. But He who seeks the glory of Him who sent Him is true, and no unrighteousness is in Him.

Cross References

Proverbs 25:27

It is not good to eat much honey; so for men to seek their own glory is not glorious.

Numbers 11:29

Moses said to him, “Are you jealous for my sake? Oh, that all the people of the Lord were prophets, and that the Lord would put His Spirit upon them!”

Matthew 6:9

“Pray then in this manner: Our Father, who is in heaven, hallowed be Your name.

John 11:4

When Jesus heard this, He said, “This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God may be glorified by it.”

John 12:28

Father, glorify Your name.” Then a voice came from heaven, saying, “I have glorified it, and will glorify it again.”

John 12:43

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

John 5:41

“I do not receive honor from men.

John 8:54

Jesus answered, “If I glorify Myself, My glory is nothing. It is My Father who glorifies Me, of whom you say that He is your God.

1 Thessalonians 2:6

Nor did we seek glory from men, either from you, or from others, even though we might have made demands as the apostles of Christ.

1 Peter 4:11

If anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God. If anyone serves, let him serve with the strength that God supplies, so that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion forever and ever. Amen.

1 John 2:29

If you know that He is righteous, you know that everyone who does righteousness is born of Him.