John 7:18

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John 7:18

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Holman Bible

The one who speaks for himself seeks his own glory. But He who seeks the glory of the One who sent Him is true, and there is no unrighteousness in Him.

New American Standard Bible

He who speaks from himself seeks his own glory; but He who is seeking the glory of the One who sent Him, He is true, and there is no unrighteousness in Him.

King James Version

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.

International Standard Version

The one who speaks on his own seeks his own praise. But the one who seeks the praise of him who sent him is genuine, and there's nothing false in him.

A Conservative Version

He who speaks from himself seeks his own glory, but he who seeks the glory of him who sent him, this man is true, and unrighteousness is not in him.

American Standard Version

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

Amplified

He who speaks on his own accord seeks glory and honor for himself. But He who seeks the glory and the honor of the One who sent Him, He is true, and there is no unrighteousness or deception in Him.

The person who speaks on his own authority is [just] trying to gain honor for himself. But the One who tries to gain honor from God, who sent Him, is [committed to] truth, and there is nothing false in His heart.

Anderson New Testament

He who speaks of himself, seeks his own glory; he who seeks the glory of him that sent him, he is true, and there is no unrighteousness in him.

Bible in Basic English

The man whose words come from himself is looking for glory for himself, but he who is looking for the glory of him who sent him--that man is true and there is no evil in him.

Common New Testament

He who speaks from himself seeks his own glory; but he who seeks the glory of the One who sent him is true, and in him there is no falsehood.

Daniel Mace New Testament

he that speaks from himself, has a view to his own glory: but he that has a view to his glory that sent him, deserves credit, and is a stranger to all imposture.

Darby Translation

He that speaks from himself seeks his own glory; but he that seeks the glory of him that has sent him, he is true, and unrighteousness is not in him.

Godbey New Testament

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

Goodspeed New Testament

Whoever speaks simply for himself is looking for honor for himself, but whoever looks for honor for the person who has sent him shows his sincerity; there is no dishonesty about him.

John Wesley New Testament

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

Julia Smith Translation

He speaking from himself, seeks his own glory: but he seeking the glory of him having sent him, he is true, and no injustice is in him.

King James 2000

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

Lexham Expanded Bible

The one who speaks from himself seeks his own glory. But the one who seeks the glory of the one who sent him--this one is true, and there is no unrighteousness in him.

Modern King James verseion

He who speaks of himself seeks his own glory, but he who seeks the glory of Him who sent Him is true, and no unrighteousness is in Him.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

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

Moffatt New Testament

He who talks on his own authority aims at his own credit, but he who aims at the credit of the person who sent him, he is sincere, and there is no dishonesty in him.

Montgomery New Testament

"The man who speaks on his own authority is always seeking his own glory. But one who is eager for the glory of Him who sent him, he is true, and therefore is nothing false about him.

NET Bible

The person who speaks on his own authority desires to receive honor for himself; the one who desires the honor of the one who sent him is a man of integrity, and there is no unrighteousness in him.

New Heart English Bible

He who speaks from himself seeks his own glory, but he who seeks the glory of him who sent him is true, and no unrighteousness is in him.

Noyes New Testament

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

Sawyer New Testament

He that speaks from himself seeks his own glory; but he that seeks the glory of him that sent him, this [man] is true, and no unrighteousness is in him.

The Emphasized Bible

He that, from himself, doth speak, his own glory, is seeking: he that seeketh the glory of him that sent him, the same, is, true, and, injustice, in him, is there none.

Thomas Haweis New Testament

He that speaketh from himself, seeks his own individual honour: but he that seeketh the glory of him that sent him, he is true, and iniquity in him there is none.

Twentieth Century New Testament

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.

Webster

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

Weymouth New Testament

The man whose teaching originates with himself aims at his own glory. He who aims at the glory of Him who sent him teaches the truth, and there is no deception in him.

Williams New Testament

Whoever utters merely his own ideas is seeking his own honor, but whoever seeks the honor of him who sent him is sincere, and there is no dishonesty in him.

World English Bible

He who speaks from himself seeks his own glory, but he who seeks the glory of him who sent him is true, and no unrighteousness is in him.

Worrell New Testament

He that speaks from himself seeks his own glory; but He Who seeketh the glory of Him Who sent Him the Same is true, and there is no unrighteousness in Him.

Worsley New Testament

He, that speaketh from himself, seeketh his own glory: but he that seeketh the glory of Him that sent him is true, and there is no imposture in him.

Youngs Literal Translation

'He who is speaking from himself his own glory doth seek, but he who is seeking the glory of him who sent him, this one is true, and unrighteousness is not in him;

Themes

Christ, character of » TRUE

Doctrine » The doctrine of jesus Christ

Jesus Christ » History of » Teaches in jerusalem at the feast of tabernacles

Jesus Christ » The doctrine of jesus Christ

Knowledge » Who shall know of jesus Christâ€™s doctrine

Temple » Herod the great's temple » Jesus teaches in

Truth » Who is true

Truth » Christ is

Topics

Self Respect

Christ, Character Of

No Sin

The One Who Sent Christ

Seeking Honour

Interlinear

English(KJV)

Strong's

Root Form

Definition

Usage

He that speaketh

G2980

λαλέω
Laleo

speak, say, tell, talk, preach, utter, , vr speak

Usage: 235

G575

ἀπό
Apo

from, of, out of, for, off, by, at, in, since 9, on, not tr., .

Usage: 490

himself

G1438

ἑαυτοῦ
heautou

himself, themselves, yourselves, ourselves, his, their, itself,

Usage: 249

seeketh

G2212

ζητέω
Zeteo

seek, seek for, go about, desire,

Usage: 79

his own

G2398

ἴδιος
Idios

his own, their own, privately, apart, your own, his, own, not tr,

Usage: 96

glory

G1391
G1391

δόξα
Doxa
δόξα
Doxa

glory, glorious, honour, praise, dignity, worship
glory, glorious, honour, praise, dignity, worship

Usage: 141
Usage: 141

but

G1161

δέ
De

but, and, now, then, also, yet, yea, so, moreover, nevertheless, for, even, , not tr

Usage: 2184

he that seeketh

G2212

ζητέω
Zeteo

seek, seek for, go about, desire,

Usage: 79

his

G3992

πέμπω
Pempo

send, thrust in, again send

Usage: 39

that sent

G3992

πέμπω
Pempo

send, thrust in, again send

Usage: 39

him

G846

him, his, their, he, her, they, same, himself,

Usage: 0

the same

G3778

οὗτος οὗτοι αὕτη αὕται
Houtos

this, these, he, the same, this man, she, they,

Usage: 258

G2076
G2076

ἐστί
Esti
ἐστί
Esti

is, are, was, be, have, not tr, , vr is
is, are, was, be, have, not tr, , vr is

Usage: 585
Usage: 585

TRUE

G227

ἀληθής
Alethes

true, truly, truth

Usage: 17

and

G2532

and, also, even, both, then, so, likewise, not tr., , vr and

Usage: 0

G3756

οὐ
Ou

not, no, cannot ,

Usage: 1032

unrighteousness

G93

ἀδικία
Adikia

unrighteousness, iniquity, unjust, wrong

Usage: 20

G1722

ἐν
En

in, by, with, among, at, on, through,

Usage: 2128

Devotionals

Devotionals about John 7:18

The Foundation of Truth

References

Fausets

Tabernacles, Feast of

Word Count of 37 Translations in John 7:18

Images John 7:18

Context Readings

Jesus At The Feast Of Tabernacles

¹⁷ If anyone wants to do His will, he will understand whether the teaching is from God or if I am speaking on My own. ¹⁸ The one who speaks for himself seeks his own glory. But He who seeks the glory of the One who sent Him is true, and there is no unrighteousness in Him. ¹⁹ Didn’t Moses give you the law? Yet none of you keeps the law! Why do you want to kill Me?”

Phrases

From God

Man Of Integrity

Names

John

No

Cross References

John 5:41

“I do not accept glory from men,

Exodus 32:10-13

Now leave Me alone, so that My anger can burn against them and I can destroy them. Then I will make you into a great nation.”

Numbers 11:29

But Moses asked him, “Are you jealous on my account? If only all the Lord’s people were prophets and the Lord would place His Spirit on them!”

Proverbs 25:27

It is not good to eat too much honey
or to seek glory after glory.

Matthew 6:9

“Therefore, you should pray like this:

Our Father in heaven,
Your name be honored as holy.

John 3:26-30

So they came to John and told him, “Rabbi, the One you testified about, and who was with you across the Jordan, is baptizing—and everyone is flocking to Him.”

John 8:49-50

“I do not have a demon,” Jesus answered. “On the contrary, I honor My Father and you dishonor Me.

John 8:54

“If I glorify Myself,” Jesus answered, “My glory is nothing. My Father—you say about Him, ‘He is our God’—He is the One who glorifies Me.

John 11:4

When Jesus heard it, He said, “This sickness will not end in death but is for the glory of God, so that the Son of God may be glorified through it.”

John 12:28

Father, glorify Your name!”

Then a voice came from heaven: “I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again!”

John 13:31-32

When he had gone out, Jesus said, “Now the Son of Man is glorified, and God is glorified in Him.

John 17:4-5

I have glorified You on the earth
by completing the work You gave Me to do.

1 Corinthians 10:31-33

Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for God’s glory.

Galatians 6:12-14

Those who want to make a good impression in the flesh are the ones who would compel you to be circumcised—but only to avoid being persecuted for the cross of Christ.

Philippians 2:3-5

Do nothing out of rivalry or conceit, but in humility consider others as more important than yourselves.

1 Thessalonians 2:6

and we didn’t seek glory from people, either from you or from others.

1 Peter 4:11

If anyone speaks, it should be as one who speaks God’s words; if anyone serves, it should be from the strength God provides, so that God may be glorified through Jesus Christ in everything. To Him belong the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.

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