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 would not confess Jesus to be the Christ, so that they would not be put out of the synagogue. ⁴³ For they loved praise from men more than praise from God. ⁴⁴ But Jesus shouted out, "The one who believes in me does not believe in me, but in the one who sent me,

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John 5:44

How can you believe, if you accept praise from one another and don't seek the praise that comes from the only God?

John 5:41

"I do not accept praise from people,

1 Samuel 2:30

Therefore the Lord, the God of Israel, says, 'I really did say that your house and your ancestor's house would serve me forever.' But now the Lord says, 'May it never be! For I will honor those who honor me, but those who despise me will be cursed!

Psalm 22:29

All of the thriving people of the earth will join the celebration and worship; all those who are descending into the grave will bow before him, including those who cannot preserve their lives.

Matthew 6:2

Thus whenever you do charitable giving, do not blow a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in synagogues and on streets so that people will praise them. I tell you the truth, they have their reward.

Matthew 23:5-7

They do all their deeds to be seen by people, for they make their phylacteries wide and their tassels long.

Luke 16:15

But Jesus said to them, "You are the ones who justify yourselves in men's eyes, but God knows your hearts. For what is highly prized among men is utterly detestable in God's sight.

Luke 19:17

And the king said to him, 'Well done, good slave! Because you have been faithful in a very small matter, you will have authority over ten cities.'

John 8:54

Jesus replied, "If I glorify myself, my glory is worthless. The one who glorifies me is my Father, about whom you people say, 'He is our God.'

John 12:26

If anyone wants to serve me, he must follow me, and where I am, my servant will be too. If anyone serves me, the Father will honor him.

Romans 2:7

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

1 Corinthians 4:5

So then, do not judge anything before the time. Wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light the hidden things of darkness and reveal the motives of hearts. Then each will receive recognition from God.

2 Corinthians 10:18

For it is not the person who commends himself who is approved, but the person the Lord commends.

1 Thessalonians 2:6

nor to seek glory from people, either from you or from others,

1 Peter 1:7-8

Such trials show the proven character of your faith, which is much more valuable than gold -- gold that is tested by fire, even though it is passing away -- and will bring praise and glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.

1 Peter 3:4

but the inner person of the heart, the lasting beauty of a gentle and tranquil spirit, which is precious in God's sight.