John 12:43

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Summary

John 12:43

For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.

They

1 Thessalonians 2:6

The praise of god

Bible References

They

I do not by this seek your applause.

therefore, when you give alms, do not make a proclamation of it as the hypocrites do, in their publick assemblies by sound of trumpet, that they may have the applause of men. for I assure you, they have their reward.

their phylacterys are broader, and the fringes of their garments are larger than those of others:

but he said to them, you pretend to piety before men, which, however they may admire, is an abomination to God, who knows your real temper.

we never courted you nor any others, from an affectation of human applause. instead of making our apostolical character any ways expensive to you, as we might;

The praise of god

if any man would serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there also shall my servant be: whoever serves me, him will my father reward.

Jesus answered, if I honour'd my self, my honour would be vain: it is my father that honoureth me, of whom ye say, that he is your God.

he answer'd, honest servant, that's well: since your industry has made so much of so little, I give you the government of ten cities.

who by patient continuance in well doing, seek for glory, honour, and immortality;

therefore suspend your judgment till the Lord comes, who will bring to light the secrets of darkness, and expose the counsels of mens hearts: and then shall every man have his due reward from God.

for not he that commendeth himself, but he whom the Lord commendeth, is the approved.

that your faith being put to a more advantageous proof, than that of gold, which loses by the essay, may redound to your praise and highest honour at the appearance of Jesus Christ:

but in the internal qualities of the mind, in that purity, in that mild and dispassionate temper, which is so acceptable to the divine being.