“I am not controlled by a demon,” said Jesus. “I honor my Father. You do not honor me.
The Lord wanted his people to see how great and glorious his law is. He wanted to show them that he always does what is right.
He said to me, “You are my true servant Israel. I will show my glory through you.”
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.”
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.”
And I will do anything you ask in my name. Then the Father will receive glory from the Son.
I have brought you glory on earth. I have finished the work you gave me to do.
“You are controlled by demons,” the crowd answered. “Who is trying to kill you?”
The one who sent me is with me. He has not left me alone, because I always do what pleases him.”
The apostles were full of joy as they left the Sanhedrin. They considered it an honor to suffer shame for the name of Jesus.
Suppose a man has long hair. Doesn’t the very nature of things teach you that it is shameful?
It is planted without honor. But it is raised in glory. It is planted in weakness. But it is raised in power.
People shouted at him and made fun of him. But he didn’t do the same thing back to them. When he suffered, he didn’t say he would make them suffer. Instead, he trusted in the God who judges fairly.