I don’t receive glory from men.
Parallel translations
- KJV I receive not honour from men.
- BSB I do not accept glory from men,
- NKJV “I do not receive honor from men.
- NASB I do not receive glory from people;
- NLT “Your approval means nothing to me,
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Quick answer
Jesus does not seek glory from people. His motives differ entirely from those craving human approval.
Overview
Jesus disclaims any desire for human praise, setting himself apart from his glory-seeking opponents. His aim is the Father's honor, not his own reputation. This integrity authenticates his testimony and exposes the self-serving motives of his critics.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 9
- John 7:18He 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.
- 1 Th 2:6nor seeking glory from men (neither from you nor from others), when we might have claimed authority as apostles of Christ.
- John 5:34But the testimony which I receive is not from man. However, I say these things that you may be saved.
- John 8:50But I don’t seek my own glory. There is one who seeks and judges.
- John 5:44How can you believe, who receive glory from one another, and you don’t seek the glory that comes from the only God?
- John 8:54Jesus answered, “If I glorify myself, my glory is nothing. It is my Father who glorifies me, of whom you say that he is our God.
- John 6:15Jesus therefore, perceiving that they were about to come and take him by force, to make him king, withdrew again to the mountain by himself.
- 1 Pet 2:21For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving you an example, that you should follow his steps,
- 2 Pet 1:17For he received from God the Father honor and glory, when the voice came to him from the Majestic Glory, “This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”
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