John 12:43

The People Still Refuse To Believe

⁴² Many of the rulers believed in him, although they did not confess their faith because of the Pharisees, for they would be expelled from the synagogue. ⁴³ for they loved the approval of men rather than the approval of God. ⁴⁴ Jesus cried out: He, who believes in me, believes not in me, but in him who sent me.

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John 5:44

How can you believe? You seek praise and glory from one another? Why do you not seek the glory that comes from the only God?

John 5:41

I do not accept glory from men.

1 Samuel 2:30

Jehovah, the God of Israel says: 'I said indeed that your house and the house of your father should walk before me all the days of your life.' Now Jehovah says: Far be it from me. I will honor those who honor me. I will not regard those who think little of me.

Psalm 22:29

All prosperous people on earth will eat and worship. All those who go down to the dust will kneel in front of him, even those who are barely alive.

Matthew 6:2

Do not loudly announce it when you give to the poor. The hypocrites do this in the houses of worship and on the streets. They do this to be praised by men. Believe me, they have already been paid in full.

Matthew 23:5-7

They do everything to be seen by men. For example: they enlarge their scripture cases for their foreheads and lengthen the tassels on their garments.

Luke 16:15

Jesus said: You make yourselves look righteous to other people. God knows your hearts. The things considered of great value by people are worth nothing in God's sight.

Luke 19:17

He said: Well done, you good servant. You were faithful in very little. Now you shall have authority over ten cities.

John 8:54

Jesus answered: If I glorify myself, my glory is nothing. My Father glorifies me. He is the one whom you say is your God.

John 12:26

If you want to serve me follow me! My servant will be where I am and the Father will honor my servant.

Romans 2:7

[He offers] everlasting life for those who search for incorruptible glory and honor by enduring in good works.

1 Corinthians 4:5

Do not judge anything before the time. Wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light the hidden things of darkness and make apparent the counsels of the hearts. Then each man's praise will come from God.

2 Corinthians 10:18

It is not he that commends himself that is approved. It is the one whom Jehovah commends. (Proverbs 29:26)

1 Thessalonians 2:6

We did not try to get praise from anyone, either from you or from others, even though as apostles of Christ we could have made demands on you.

1 Peter 1:7-8

The proof of your faith is more precious than gold that perishes. Though it is tested by fire, it may be found in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

1 Peter 3:4

Let your appearance be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible apparel of a meek and quiet spirit. This is of great value in the sight of God.