John 7:18

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

He that speaketh of himself seeketh his own glory: but he that seeketh his glory that sent him, the same is true, and no unrighteousness is in him.

That speaketh

1 Peter 4:11

Seeketh his glory

General references

John 5:41

Bible References

That speaketh

I receive not honor from men.

Jesus answered: I have not a demon; but I honor my Father, and you dishonor me.

Whether, therefore, you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.

As many as wish to make a fair show in the flesh, these compel you to be circumcised, only that they may not suffer persecution for the cross of the Christ.

doing nothing in strife and vain glory, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself.

nor did we seek glory from men, neither from you nor from others; though we could have been burdensome as the apostles of Christ.

If any man speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God: if any man acts as a deacon, let him do this as from the strength which God supplies; that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory and strength from age to age. Amen.

Seeketh his glory

And they came to John, and said to him: Rabbi, he who was with you beyond the Jordan, to whom you bore testimony, behold, he immerses, and all are going to him.

But when Jesus heard it, he said: This sickness is not to death, but for the glory of God, that by it the Son of God may be glorified.

Father, glorify thy name. Then there came a voice from heaven: I have glorified it, and will glorify it again.

When he had gone out, Jesus said: Now is the Son of man glorified, and God is glorified in him.

I have glorified thee on the earth; I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do.

In this manner, therefore, pray you: Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.

General references

I receive not honor from men.