John 5:44

In 9 translations

BSB

How can you believe if you accept glory from one another, yet do not seek the glory that comes from the only God?

KJV

How can ye believe, which receive honour one of another, and seek not the honour that cometh from God only?

WEB

How can you believe, who receive glory from one another, and you don’t seek the glory that comes from the only God?

ASV

How can ye believe, who receive glory one of another, and the glory that cometh from the only God ye seek not?

LSV

how are you able—you—to believe, receiving glory from one another, and the glory that [is] from God alone you do not seek?

YLT

how are ye able — ye — to believe, glory from one another receiving, and the glory that [is] from God alone ye seek not?

DBY

How can ye believe, who receive glory one of another, and seek not the glory which [comes] from God alone?Elohim

DRC

How can you believe, who receive glory one from another: and the glory which is from God alone, you do not seek?

GNV

How can ye beleeue, which receiue honour one of another, and seeke not the honour that commeth of God alone?

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT

πῶς δύνασθε ὑμεῖς πιστεῦσαι, δόξαν παρʼ ἀλλήλων λαμβάνοντες, καὶ τὴν δόξαν τὴν παρὰ τοῦ μόνου θεοῦ οὐ ζητεῖτε;

RP2018

Πῶς δύνασθε ὑμεῖς πιστεῦσαι, δόξαν παρὰ ἀλλήλων λαμβάνοντες, καὶ τὴν δόξαν τὴν παρὰ τοῦ μόνου θεοῦ οὐ ζητεῖτε;

TR-Boyd

Πῶς δύνασθε ὑμεῖς πιστεῦσαι, δόξαν παρὰ ἀλλήλων λαμβάνοντες, καὶ τὴν δόξαν τὴν παρὰ τοῦ μόνου Θεοῦ οὐ ζητεῖτε;

SCR1894

πως δυνασθε υμεις πιστευσαι δοξαν παρα αλληλων λαμβανοντες και την δοξαν την παρα του μονου θεου ου ζητειτε

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• John 12:43For they loved praise from men more than praise from God.
• Romans 2:29No, a man is a Jew because he is one inwardly, and circumcision is a matter of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the written code. Such a man’s praise does not come from men, but from God.
• Philippians 2:3Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves.
• Matthew 23:5All their deeds are done for men to see. They broaden their phylacteries and lengthen their tassels.
• Romans 8:7–8because the mind of the flesh is hostile to God: It does not submit to God’s law, nor can it do so. Those controlled by the flesh cannot please God.
• 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 1:7so 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.
• Romans 2:7To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life.
• Romans 2:10but glory, honor, and peace for everyone who does good, first for the Jew, then for the Greek.
• 2 Chronicles 6:8But the LORD said to my father David, ‘Since it was in your heart to build a house for My Name, you have done well to have this in your heart.
• Matthew 25:21–23His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your master!’ The servant who had received the two…
• 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.’
• 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…
• 2 Corinthians 10:18For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.
• Hebrews 3:12See to it, brothers, that none of you has a wicked heart of unbelief that turns away from the living God.
• Galatians 5:19–21The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery; idolatry and sorcery; hatred, discord, jealousy, and rage; rivalries, divisions, factions, and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I…

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