John 12:43

The People Still Refuse To Believe

⁴² Nevertheless even among the rulers many believed in him, but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue; ⁴³ for they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God. ⁴⁴ Then Jesus cried out and said, "He who believes in me, believes not in me but in him who sent me.

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John 5:44

How can you believe, who receive glory from one another, and do not seek the glory that comes from the only God?

John 5:41

"I do not receive glory from men.

Matthew 6:2

"Thus, when you give alms, do not sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be praised by men. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward.

Matthew 23:5-7

But they do all their works to be seen by men; for they make their phylacteries broad and the tassels of their garments long.

Luke 16:15

He said to them, "You are those who justify yourselves before men, but God knows your hearts. For what is highly esteemed among men is an abomination in the sight of God.

Luke 19:17

And he said to him, 'Well done, good servant! Because you have been faithful in a very little, be in authority over ten cities.'

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.

John 12:26

If anyone serves me, he must follow me; and where I am, there my servant will be also. If anyone serves me, him my Father will honor.

Romans 2:7

to those who by patience in doing good seek for glory, honor, and immortality, he will give eternal life;

1 Corinthians 4:5

Therefore do not go on passing judgment before the time, but wait until the Lord comes who will both bring to light the things hidden in the darkness and disclose the motives of men's hearts. Then every man will receive his praise from God.

2 Corinthians 10:18

For it is not he who commends himself that is approved, but he whom the Lord commends.

1 Thessalonians 2:6

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

1 Peter 1:7-8

so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

1 Peter 3:4

but let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in God's sight.