John 7:18

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

1 Peter 4:11

Seeketh his glory

General references

John 5:41

Bible References

That speaketh

I do not take honour from men;

And this was the answer of Jesus: I have not an evil spirit; but I give honour to my Father and you do not give honour to me.

So then, if it is a question of food or drink, or any other thing, whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.

Those who have the desire to seem important in the flesh, put force on you to undergo circumcision; only that they may not be attacked because of the cross of Christ.

Doing nothing through envy or through pride, but with low thoughts of self let everyone take others to be better than himself;

Or looking for glory from men, from you or from others, when we might have made ourselves a care to you as Apostles of Christ.

If anyone has anything to say, let it be as the words of God; if anyone has the desire to be the servant of others, let him do it in the strength which is given by God; so that in all things God may have the glory through Jesus Christ, whose are the glory and the power for ever.

Seeketh his glory

And they went to John and said to him, Rabbi, the man who was with you on the other side of the Jordan, the man to whom you gave witness, is now giving baptism, and everyone is going to him.

When this came to his ears, Jesus said, The end of this disease is not death, but the glory of God, so that the Son of God may have glory because of it.

Father, give glory to your name. Then there came a voice out of heaven, saying, I have given it glory, and I will give it glory again.

Then when he had gone out, Jesus said, Now is glory given to the Son of man, and God is given glory in him.

I have given you glory on the earth, having done all the work which you gave me to do.

Now do not get in my way, for my wrath is burning against them; I will send destruction on them, but of you I will make a great nation.

And Moses said to him, Are you moved by envy on my account? If only all the Lord's people were prophets, and the Lord might put his spirit on them!

It is not good to take much honey: so he who is not looking for honour will be honoured.

Let this then be your prayer: Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy.

General references

I do not take honour from men;