John 7:18

New Century Version

Those who teach their own ideas are trying to get honor for themselves. But those who try to bring honor to the one who sent them speak the truth, and there is nothing false in them.

Cross References

Proverbs 25:27

It is not good to eat too much honey, nor does it bring you honor to brag about yourself.

Numbers 11:29

But Moses answered, “Are you jealous for me? I wish all the Lord’s people could prophesy. I wish the Lord would give his Spirit to all of them!”

Matthew 6:9

So when you pray, you should pray like this: ‘Our Father in heaven, may your name always be kept holy.

John 11:4

When Jesus heard this, he said, “This sickness will not end in death. It is for the glory of God, to bring glory to the Son of God.”

John 12:28

Father, bring glory to your name!” Then a voice came from heaven, “I have brought glory to it, and I will do it again.”

John 12:43

They loved praise from people more than praise from God.

John 5:41

“I don’t need praise from people.

John 8:54

Jesus answered, “If I give honor to myself, that honor is worth nothing. The One who gives me honor is my Father, and you say he is your God.

1 Thessalonians 2:6

We were not looking for human praise, from you or anyone else,

1 Peter 4:11

Anyone who speaks should speak words from God. Anyone who serves should serve with the strength God gives so that in everything God will be praised through Jesus Christ. Power and glory belong to him forever and ever. Amen.

1 John 2:29

Since you know that Christ is righteous, you know that all who do right are God’s children.