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Belief and Unbelief

John 12:43

In 9 translations

BSB
For they loved praise from men more than praise from God.
KJV
For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
WEB
for they loved men’s praise more than God’s praise.
ASV
for they loved the glory that is of men more than the glory that is of God.
LSV
for they loved the glory of men more than the glory of God.
YLT
for they loved the glory of men more than the glory of God.
DBY
for they loved glory from men rather than glory from God.Elohim
DRC
For they loved the glory of men more than the glory of God.
GNV
For they loued the prayse of men, more then the prayse of God.

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT
ἠγάπησαν γὰρ τὴν δόξαν τῶν ἀνθρώπων μᾶλλον ἤπερ τὴν δόξαν τοῦ θεοῦ.
RP2018
Ἠγάπησαν γὰρ τὴν δόξαν τῶν ἀνθρώπων μᾶλλον ἤπερ τὴν δόξαν τοῦ θεοῦ.
TR-Boyd
Ἠγάπησαν γὰρ τὴν δόξαν τῶν ἀνθρώπων μᾶλλον ἤπερ τὴν δόξαν τοῦ Θεοῦ.
SCR1894
ηγαπησαν γαρ την δοξαν των ανθρωπων μαλλον ηπερ την δοξαν του θεου

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Cross-references most cited first

  • John 5:44How can you believe if you accept glory from one another, yet do not seek the glory that comes from the only God?
  • Matthew 23:5–7All their deeds are done for men to see. They broaden their phylacteries and lengthen their tassels. They love the places of honor at banquets, the chief seats in the synagogues, the greetings in the marketplaces, and…
  • John 5:41I do not accept glory from men,
  • Luke 16:15So He said to them, “You are the ones who justify yourselves before men, but God knows your hearts. For what is prized among men is detestable before God.
  • 2 Corinthians 10:18For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.
  • 1 Thessalonians 2:6Nor did we seek praise from you or from anyone else, although as apostles of Christ we had authority to demand it.
  • Luke 19:17His master replied, ‘Well done, good servant! Because you have been faithful in a very small matter, you shall have authority over ten cities.’
  • John 12:26If anyone serves Me, he must follow Me; and where I am, My servant will be as well. If anyone serves Me, the Father will honor him.
  • Matthew 6:2So when you give to the needy, do not sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by men. Truly I tell you, they already have their full reward.
  • 1 Samuel 2:30Therefore, the LORD, the God of Israel, declares: ‘I did indeed say that your house and the house of your father would walk before Me forever. But now the LORD declares: Far be it from Me! For I will honor those who…
  • 1 Peter 1:7–8so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Though you have not seen Him, you…
  • John 8:54Jesus answered, “If I glorify Myself, My glory means nothing. The One who glorifies Me is My Father, of whom you say ‘He is our God.’
  • Psalms 22:29All the rich of the earth will feast and worship; all who go down to the dust will kneel before Him— even those unable to preserve their lives.
  • 1 Peter 3:4but from the inner disposition of your heart, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in God’s sight.
  • Romans 2:7To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life.
  • 1 Corinthians 4:5Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise…

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