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.
That speaketh
Seeketh his glory
General references
Bible References
That speaketh
John 5:41
I do not accept any honor from men,
John 8:49
Jesus answered: "I am not under the power of a demon; on the other hand, I am honoring my Father, but you are dishonoring me.
1 Corinthians 10:31
So if you eat or drink or do anything else, do everything to honor God.
Galatians 6:12
These men who are trying to force you to let yourselves be circumcised simply want to make a fine outward show, only to keep you from being persecuted for the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Philippians 2:3
Stop acting from motives of selfish strife or petty ambition, but in humility practice treating one another as your superiors.
1 Thessalonians 2:6
We never sought praise from men, either from you or from anyone else; although as apostles we could have stood on our official dignity.
1 Peter 4:11
If anyone is preaching, let him do it as one who utters the oracles of God; if anyone is rendering any service to others, let him do it with all the strength that God supplies, so that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To Him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.
Seeketh his glory
John 3:26
And they went to John and said to him, "Teacher, the man who was with you on the other side of the Jordan, to whom you bore testimony yourself, is baptizing people and everybody is going to Him."
John 11:4
When Jesus received the message, He said, "This sickness is not to end in death but is to honor God, that the Son of God through it may be honored."
John 12:28
Father, glorify your name." Then a voice came out of heaven, "I have already glorified it and I will again glorify it."
John 13:31
When he had left, Jesus said, "Now the Son of Man has been glorified, and God has been glorified in Him,
John 17:4
I have glorified you down here upon the earth by completing the work which you have given me to do.
Matthew 6:9
So this is the way you must pray: Our Father in heaven, Your name be revered.
General references
John 5:41
I do not accept any honor from men,