John 12:43

New American Bible - revised edition

For they preferred human praise to the glory of God. Recapitulation.

Cross References

Psalm 22:29

For kingship belongs to the Lord, the ruler over the nations.

Proverbs 29:25

Fear of others becomes a snare, but the one who trusts in the Lord is safe.

Matthew 6:2

When you give alms, do not blow a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets to win the praise of others. Amen, I say to you, they have received their reward.

Luke 16:15

And he said to them, “You justify yourselves in the sight of others, but God knows your hearts; for what is of human esteem is an abomination in the sight of God. Sayings About the Law.

Luke 19:17

He replied, ‘Well done, good servant! You have been faithful in this very small matter; take charge of ten cities.’

John 12:26

Whoever serves me must follow me, and where I am, there also will my servant be. The Father will honor whoever serves me.

John 5:41

“I do not accept human praise;

John 5:44

How can you believe, when you accept praise from one another and do not seek the praise that comes from the only God?

John 7:18

Whoever speaks on his own seeks his own glory, but whoever seeks the glory of the one who sent him is truthful, and there is no wrong in him.

John 8:54

Jesus answered, “If I glorify myself, my glory is worth nothing; but it is my Father who glorifies me, of whom you say, ‘He is our God.’

Romans 2:29

Rather, one is a Jew inwardly, and circumcision is of the heart, in the spirit, not the letter; his praise is not from human beings but from God.

Romans 2:7

eternal life to those who seek glory, honor, and immortality through perseverance in good works,

1 Corinthians 4:5

Therefore, do not make any judgment before the appointed time, until the Lord comes, for he will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will manifest the motives of our hearts, and then everyone will receive praise from God. Paul’s Life as Pattern.

2 Corinthians 10:18

For it is not the one who recommends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord recommends.

1 Thessalonians 2:6

nor did we seek praise from human beings, either from you or from others,

1 Peter 3:4

but rather the hidden character of the heart, expressed in the imperishable beauty of a gentle and calm disposition, which is precious in the sight of God.

1 Samuel 15:30

But Saul answered: “I have sinned, yet honor me now before the elders of my people and before Israel. Return with me that I may worship the Lord your God.”

1 Samuel 2:30

This, therefore, is the oracle of the Lord, the God of Israel: I said in the past that your family and your father’s house should minister in my presence forever. But now—oracle of the Lord: Far be it from me! I will honor those who honor me, but those who despise me shall be cursed.