Parallel Verses
Montgomery New Testament
For they loved the approval of men rather than the approval of God.
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
Holman Bible
For they loved praise from men
International Standard Version
For they loved the praise of human beings more than the praise of God.
A Conservative Version
for they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
American Standard Version
for they loved the glory that is of men more than the glory that is of God.
Amplified
for they loved the approval of men more than the approval of God.
An Understandable Version
For they loved the honor they received from people more than the honor they [could] receive from God.
Anderson New Testament
for they loved the glory of men more than the glory of God.
Bible in Basic English
For the praise of men was dearer to them than the approval of God.
Common New Testament
for they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
Daniel Mace New Testament
for they preferr'd their own reputation to the glory of God.
Darby Translation
for they loved glory from men rather than glory from God.
Godbey New Testament
for they loved the glory of the people more than the glory of God.
Goodspeed New Testament
for they cared more for the approval of men than for the approval of God.
John Wesley New Testament
For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
Julia Smith Translation
For they loved the honour of men more than the honour of God.
King James 2000
For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
Lexham Expanded Bible
For they loved the praise of men more than praise from God.
Modern King James verseion
for they loved the glory of men more than the glory of God.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
For they loved the praise that is given of men, more than the praise that cometh of God.
Moffatt New Testament
are relocated after vs 50] With these words Jesus went away and hid from them.
NET Bible
For they loved praise from men more than praise from God.
New Heart English Bible
for they loved men's praise more than God's praise.
Noyes New Testament
for they loved the glory that is of men more than the glory that is of God.
Sawyer New Testament
for they loved the glory of men more than the glory of God.
The Emphasized Bible
for they loved the glory of men, more than the glory of God.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
for they loved honour from men, more than honour from God.
Twentieth Century New Testament
For they valued honor from men more than honor from God.
Webster
For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
Weymouth New Testament
For they loved the glory that comes from men rather than the glory that comes from God.
Williams New Testament
for they loved the praise of men instead of the praise of God.
World English Bible
for they loved men's praise more than God's praise.
Worrell New Testament
for they loved the glory of men, rather than the glory of God.
Worsley New Testament
For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
Youngs Literal Translation
for they loved the glory of men more than the glory of God.
Themes
Confessing Christ » The fear of man prevents
Cowardice » Instances of » Early converts among the rulers
Jesus Christ » History of » Verifies the prophecy of isaiah concerning the unbelieving jews
public Opinion » Feared by » Rulers, who believed in jesus, but feared the pharisees
Praise » Who loves the praise of men more than the praise of God
Topics
Interlinear
Word Count of 37 Translations in John 12:43
Verse Info
Context Readings
The People Still Refuse To Believe
42 Nevertheless, even among the rulers many believed on him, but did not confess in on account of the Pharisees, for fear lest they be put out of the Synagogue. 43 For they loved the approval of men rather than the approval of God. 44 Now Jesus, speaking in a loud voice, had said:
Cross References
John 5:44
"How can you believe when you receive glory from, one another, and have no desire for the glory which comes from the only God?
John 5:41
"I am not receiving honor from men, but I know you,
Matthew 6:2
"And whatever you give alms, do not sound a trumpet before you as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and streets, in order that men may praise them. In solemn truth I tell you they already have their reward in full.
Matthew 23:5-7
"For they do all their good deeds to be gazed on of men. They widen their phylacteries,
Luke 16:15
He said to them. "You are those that justify themselves in the eyes of men; but God knows you hearts; for that which is lofty in the eyes of men is abomination in the eyes of God.
Luke 19:17
"And he said to him, 'Well done, good slave! Because you have been faithful in a very little, have authority over ten cities.'
John 8:54
"If I glorify myself." said Jesus, "my glory is nothing. It is my Father that glorifies me, and you say, 'He is our God.'
John 12:26
If any one is ready to serve me, let him follow me; and where I am there shall my servant be also. If any man is ready to serve me, him will my Father honor.
Romans 2:7
eternal life to those who by patience in well-doing strive for glory and honor and immortality;
1 Corinthians 4:5
So make no hasty judgment until the Lord come, who will both bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make plain the purpose of men's hearts. Then each man's due praise will come to him from God.
2 Corinthians 10:18
For a man is proved worthy, not by his self-commendation, but when he is commended by the Lord.
1 Thessalonians 2:6
Now was I seeking glory from men, either yourselves or others, although I might have exercised authority as Christ's apostle.
1 Peter 1:7-8
These are in order that the test of your faith, more precious than gold that is perishable and yet is tested by fire, may redound to praise and glory and honor, at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
1 Peter 3:4
but rather that hidden personality of the heart, the imperishable ornament of a quiet and gentle spirit, which in the sight of God is indeed precious.