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
Seeketh his glory
General references
Bible References
That speaketh
John 5:41
"I do not accept praise from people,
John 8:49
Jesus answered, "I am not possessed by a demon, but I honor my Father -- and yet you dishonor me.
1 Corinthians 10:31
So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God.
Galatians 6:12
Those who want to make a good showing in external matters are trying to force you to be circumcised. They do so only to avoid being persecuted for the cross of Christ.
Philippians 2:3
Instead of being motivated by selfish ambition or vanity, each of you should, in humility, be moved to treat one another as more important than yourself.
1 Thessalonians 2:6
nor to seek glory from people, either from you or from others,
1 Peter 4:11
Whoever speaks, let it be with God's words. Whoever serves, do so with the strength that God supplies, so that in everything God will be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.
Seeketh his glory
John 3:26
So they came to John and said to him, "Rabbi, the one who was with you on the other side of the Jordan River, about whom you testified -- see, he is baptizing, and everyone is flocking to him!"
John 11:4
When Jesus heard this, he said, "This sickness will not lead to death, but to God's glory, so that the Son of God may be glorified through it."
John 12:28
Father, glorify your name." Then a voice came from heaven, "I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again."
John 13:31
When Judas had gone out, Jesus said, "Now the Son of Man is glorified, and God is glorified in him.
John 17:4
I glorified you on earth by completing the work you gave me to do.
Exodus 32:10
So now, leave me alone so that my anger can burn against them and I can destroy them, and I will make from you a great nation."
Numbers 11:29
Moses said to him, "Are you jealous for me? I wish that all the Lord's people were prophets, that the Lord would put his Spirit on them!"
Proverbs 25:27
It is not good to eat too much honey, nor is it honorable for people to seek their own glory.
Matthew 6:9
So pray this way: Our Father in heaven, may your name be honored,
General references
John 5:41
"I do not accept praise from people,