John 7:18

The man who speaks on his own authority seeks honor for himself; but the man who seeks the honor of him that sent him is sincere, and there is nothing false in him.

John 5:41

I do not receive honor from men,

Matthew 6:9

You, therefore, should pray thus--'Our Father, who art in Heaven, May thy name be held holy,

John 3:26-30

And the disciples came to John and said: "Rabbi, the man who was with you on the other side of the Jordan, and to whom you have yourself borne testimony--he, also, is baptizing, and everybody is going to him."

John 8:49-50

"I am not possessed by a demon," Jesus answered, "but I am showing reverence for my Father; and yet you have no reverence for me.

John 8:54

"If I do honor to myself," answered Jesus, "such honor counts for nothing. It is my Father who does me honor--and you say that he is your God;

John 11:4

And, when Jesus heard it, he said: "This illness is not to end in death, but is to redound to the honor of God, in order that the Son of God may be honored through it."

John 12:28

Father, honor thine own name." At this there came a voice from Heaven, which said: "I have already honored it, and I will honor it again."

John 13:31-32

When Judas had gone out, Jesus said: "Now the Son of Man has been exalted, and God has been exalted through him;

John 17:4-5

I have honored thee on earth by completing the work which thou has given me to do;

1 Corinthians 10:31-33

Whether, then, you eat or drink or whatever you do, do everything to the honor of God.

Galatians 6:12-14

Those who wish to appear to advantage in regard to outward observances are the very people who are trying to compel you to be circumcised; and they do it only to avoid being persecuted for the cross of Jesus, the Christ.

Philippians 2:3-5

Nothing should be done in a factious spirit or from vanity, but each of you should with all humility regard others as of more account than himself,

1 Thessalonians 2:6

Nor did we seek to win honour from men, whether from you or from others, although, as Apostles of Christ, we might have burdened you with our support.

1 Peter 4:11

When any one speaks, let him speak as one who is delivering the oracles of God. When any one is endeavoring to serve others, let him do so in reliance on the strength which God supplies; so that in everything God may be honour ed through Jesus Christ--to whom be ascribed all honour and might for ever and ever. Amen.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

He that speaketh of himself seeketh his own glory: but he that seeketh his glory that sent him, the same is true, and no unrighteousness is in him.

General references

Bible References

That speaketh

John 5:41
I do not receive honor from men,
John 8:49
"I am not possessed by a demon," Jesus answered, "but I am showing reverence for my Father; and yet you have no reverence for me.
1 Corinthians 10:31
Whether, then, you eat or drink or whatever you do, do everything to the honor of God.
Galatians 6:12
Those who wish to appear to advantage in regard to outward observances are the very people who are trying to compel you to be circumcised; and they do it only to avoid being persecuted for the cross of Jesus, the Christ.
Philippians 2:3
Nothing should be done in a factious spirit or from vanity, but each of you should with all humility regard others as of more account than himself,
1 Thessalonians 2:6
Nor did we seek to win honour from men, whether from you or from others, although, as Apostles of Christ, we might have burdened you with our support.
1 Peter 4:11
When any one speaks, let him speak as one who is delivering the oracles of God. When any one is endeavoring to serve others, let him do so in reliance on the strength which God supplies; so that in everything God may be honour ed through Jesus Christ--to whom be ascribed all honour and might for ever and ever. Amen.

Seeketh his glory

John 3:26
And the disciples came to John and said: "Rabbi, the man who was with you on the other side of the Jordan, and to whom you have yourself borne testimony--he, also, is baptizing, and everybody is going to him."
John 11:4
And, when Jesus heard it, he said: "This illness is not to end in death, but is to redound to the honor of God, in order that the Son of God may be honored through it."
John 12:28
Father, honor thine own name." At this there came a voice from Heaven, which said: "I have already honored it, and I will honor it again."
John 13:31
When Judas had gone out, Jesus said: "Now the Son of Man has been exalted, and God has been exalted through him;
John 17:4
I have honored thee on earth by completing the work which thou has given me to do;
Matthew 6:9
You, therefore, should pray thus--'Our Father, who art in Heaven, May thy name be held holy,

General references

John 5:41
I do not receive honor from men,