Parallel Verses
Noyes New Testament
for they loved the glory that is of men more than the glory that is 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.
Montgomery New Testament
For they loved the approval of men rather than the approval of God.
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.
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 Yet even of the rulers many believed in him; but on account of the Pharisees they did not acknowledge him, lest they should be put of the synagogue; 43 for they loved the glory that is of men more than the glory that is of God. 44 But Jesus cried aloud, and said, He that believeth in me, believeth not in me, but in him that sent me;
Cross References
John 5:44
How can ye believe while ye receive honor from one another, and seek not the honor that is from him who alone is God?
John 5:41
I receive not honor from men;
Matthew 6:2
Therefore when thou doest alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Truly do I say to you, They have received their reward.
Matthew 23:5-7
And all their works they do to be observed by men. They make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge their fringes,
Luke 16:15
And he said to them, Ye are they who justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts; for that which is highly exalted among men is an abomination before God.
Luke 19:17
And he said to him, Well done, good servant! because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have authority over ten cities.
John 8:54
Jesus answered, If I glorify myself, my glory is nothing. It is my Father that glorifieth me, of whom ye say, He is our God:
John 12:26
If any one be a servant to me, let him follow me; and where I am, there also will my servant be; if any one serve me, the Father will honor him.
Romans 2:7
everlasting life to those who by patient continuance in welldoing seek for glory, and honor, and incorruption;
1 Corinthians 4:5
So then judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who will both bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and make manifest the purposes of mens hearts; and then shall every one have his praise from God.
2 Corinthians 10:18
For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but he whom the Lord commendeth.
1 Thessalonians 2:6
nor from men sought we glory, either from you, or from others; though we might have used authority as apostles of Christ.
1 Peter 1:7-8
that the proof of your faith, much more precious than gold which perisheth, but is tried with fire, may be found unto praise and glory and honor at the manifestation of Jesus Christ;
1 Peter 3:4
but the hidden man of the heart, in that which is imperishable, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.