John 7:18

New International Reader's Version

Whoever speaks on their own does it to get personal honor. But someone who works for the honor of the one who sent him is truthful. Nothing about him is false.

Cross References

Proverbs 25:27

It isn’t good for you to eat too much honey. And you shouldn’t try to search out matters too deep for you.

Numbers 11:29

But Moses replied, “Are you jealous for me? I wish that all the Lord’s people were prophets. And I wish that the Lord would put his Spirit on them.”

Matthew 6:9

“This is how you should pray. “ ‘Our Father in heaven, may your name be honored.

John 11:4

When Jesus heard this, he said, “This sickness will not end in death. No, it is for God’s glory. God’s Son will receive glory because of it.”

John 12:28

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

John 12:43

They loved praise from people more than praise from God.

John 5:41

“I do not accept praise from human beings.

John 8:54

Jesus replied, “If I bring glory to myself, my glory means nothing. You claim that my Father is your God. He is the one who brings glory to me.

1 Thessalonians 2:6

We were not expecting people to praise us. We were not looking for praise from you or anyone else. Yet as Christ’s apostles, we could have used our authority over you.

1 Peter 4:11

If anyone speaks, they should do it as one speaking God’s words. If anyone serves, they should do it with the strength God provides. Then in all things God will be praised through Jesus Christ. Glory and power belong to him for ever and ever. Amen.

1 John 2:29

You know that God is right and always does what is right. And you know that everyone who does what is right is God’s child.