John 12:43

The People Still Refuse To Believe

⁴² And yet in spite of all this, even among the leading men many came to believe in Him, but because of the Pharisees they did not own it, for fear of being turned out of the synagogue, ⁴³ for they loved the praise of men instead of the praise of God. ⁴⁴ But Jesus cried aloud, "Whoever believes in me believes not merely in me but in Him who has sent me;

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John 5:44

How can you believe, you who are always accepting honor from one another, but never seek the honor that comes from the one God?

John 5:41

I do not accept any honor from men,

Matthew 6:2

So whenever you do your deeds of charity, never blow your own horn in public, as the hypocrites are in the habit of doing in the synagogues and on the street corners, to be praised by the people. I solemnly say to you, they already have their reward.

Matthew 23:5-7

They do what they do to attract people's attention. They wear on their coats Scripture texts in big letters, and they wear large tassels,

Luke 16:15

Then He said to them, "You are the men who exhibit your uprightness before the public, but God knows your hearts. For what stands high in the sight of men is detestable in the sight of God.

Luke 19:17

So he said to him, 'Well done, my good slave! Because you have proven dependable in a very small business, be governor of ten cities!'

John 8:54

Jesus answered, "If I glorify myself, such glory amounts to nothing. It is the Father who glorifies me; and you claim that He is your God.

John 12:26

If anyone serves me, he must continue to follow me, and my servant also must go wherever I go. If anyone serves me, my Father will show him honor.

Romans 2:7

eternal life to those who patiently continue doing good and striving for glory, honor, and immortality,

1 Corinthians 4:5

So you must stop forming any premature judgments, but wait until the Lord shall come again, for He will bring to light the secrets hidden in the dark and will make known the motives of men's hearts, and the proper praise will be awarded each of us.

2 Corinthians 10:18

For it is not the man who keeps on recommending himself who is really approved, but it is the man whom the Lord recommends.

1 Thessalonians 2:6

We never sought praise from men, either from you or from anyone else; although as apostles we could have stood on our official dignity.

1 Peter 1:7-8

so that the genuineness of your faith, which is more precious than gold that perishes even after it is shown by the test of fire to be genuine, may result in your praise and glory and honor at the unveiling of Jesus Christ.

1 Peter 3:4

but they must be of an internal nature, the character concealed in the heart, in the imperishable quality of a quiet and gentle spirit, which is of great value in the sight of God.