John 12:43

The People Still Refuse To Believe

⁴² Nevertheless even from among the Rulers many believed in Him. But because of the Pharisees they did not avow their belief, for fear they should be shut out from the synagogue. ⁴³ For they loved the glory that comes from men rather than the glory that comes from God. ⁴⁴ But Jesus cried aloud, "He who believes in me, believes not so much in me, as in Him who sent me;

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John 5:44

How is it possible for you to believe, while you receive glory from one another and have no desire for the glory that comes from the only God?

John 5:41

"I do not accept glory from man,

Matthew 6:2

When you give in charity, never blow a trumpet before you as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and streets in order that their praises may be sung by men. I solemnly tell you that they already have their reward.

Matthew 23:5-7

And everything they do they do with a view to being observed by men; for they widen their phylacteries and make the tassels large,

Luke 16:15

"You are they," He said to them, "who boast of their own goodness before men, but God sees your hearts; for that which holds a proud position among men is detestable in God's sight.

Luke 19:17

"'Well done, good servant,' he replied; 'because you have been faithful in a very small matter, be in authority over ten towns.'

John 8:54

"Were I to glorify myself," answered Jesus, "I should have no real glory. There is One who glorifies me--namely my Father, who you say is your God.

John 12:26

If a man wishes to be my servant, let him follow me; and where I am, there too shall my servant be. If a man wishes to be my servant, the Father will honour him.

Romans 2:7

to those on the one hand who, by lives of persistent right-doing, are striving for glory, honour and immortality, the Life of the Ages;

1 Corinthians 4:5

Therefore form no premature judgements, but wait until the Lord returns. He will both bring to light the secrets of darkness and will openly disclose the motives that have been in people's hearts; and then the praise which each man deserves will come to him from God.

2 Corinthians 10:18

For it is not the man that commends himself who is really approved, but he whom the Lord commends.

1 Thessalonians 2:6

nor did we seek glory either from you or from any other mere men, although we might have stood on our dignity as Christ's Apostles.

1 Peter 1:7-8

The sorrow comes in order that the testing of your faith--being more precious than that of gold, which perishes and yet is proved by fire--may be found to result in praise and glory and honour at the re-appearing of Jesus Christ.

1 Peter 3:4

Instead of that, it should be a new nature within--the imperishable ornament of a gentle and peaceful spirit, which is indeed precious in the sight of God.