John 7:18 “He who speaks on his own authority seeks his own glory, but He who see…”

John 7:18

He who speaks on his own authority seeks his own glory, but He who seeks the glory of the One who sent Him is a man of truth; in Him there is no falsehood.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

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.

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.

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.

Geneva Bible 1599

Hee that speaketh of himselfe, seeketh his owne glorie: but hee that seeketh his glory that sent him, the same is true, and no vnrighteousnes is in him.

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.

Young's 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;

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.

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Cross references

“that speaketh”

John 5:41 Philippians 2:3–5 1 Corinthians 10:31–33 1 Thessalonians 2:6 1 Peter 4:11 Galatians 6:12–14

John 5:41 · BSB

I do not accept glory from men,

Philippians 2:3–5 · BSB

Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves.

1 Corinthians 10:31–33 · BSB

So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God.

1 Thessalonians 2:6 · BSB

Nor did we seek praise from you or from anyone else, although as apostles of Christ we had authority to demand it.

1 Peter 4:11 · BSB

If anyone speaks, he should speak as one conveying the words of God. If anyone serves, he should serve with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory…

Galatians 6:12–14 · BSB

Those who want to make a good impression outwardly are trying to compel you to be circumcised. They only do this to avoid persecution for the cross of Christ.

“seeketh his glory”

John 12:28 John 3:26–30 Matthew 6:9 Proverbs 25:27 John 11:4 Exodus 32:10–13

John 12:28 · BSB

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

John 3:26–30 · BSB

So John’s disciples came to him and said, “Look, Rabbi, the One who was with you beyond the Jordan, the One you testified about—He is baptizing, and everyone is going to Him.”

Matthew 6:9 · BSB

So then, this is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name.

Proverbs 25:27 · BSB

It is not good to eat too much honey or to search out one’s own glory.

John 11:4 · BSB

When Jesus heard this, He said, “This sickness will not end in death. No, it is for the glory of God, so that the Son of God may be glorified through it.”

Exodus 32:10–13 · BSB

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

Also

John 8:54

John 8:54 · BSB

Jesus 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.’

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

17If anyone desires to do His will, he will know whether My teaching is from God or whether I speak on My own.

19Has not Moses given you the law? Yet not one of you keeps it. Why are you trying to kill Me?”

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