John 12:43
For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
Cross-references
John 12:26 promises the Father will honor those who serve Jesus — offering divine honor as the alternative to human glory.
John 8:54 explains that Jesus' glory comes from the Father, not self — reinforcing that true glory is from God.
In John 5:41, Jesus declares He does not receive glory from men — contrasting with those who love human praise.
John 5:44 asks how believers can receive glory from one another while not seeking God's glory — directly echoing the same dilemma.
In John 9:22, parents fear excommunication and refuse to confess Jesus — the same fear of human opinion that leads to loving man's glory.
In John 3:19, people love darkness to avoid exposure — parallel to loving human glory over the light of God's approval.
In John 7:13, fear of the Jews silences public speech about Jesus — directly illustrating the love of human glory over God.
In John 3:2, Nicodemus comes by night, cautious about being seen — echoing the fear of human opinion that prevents open confession.
1 Thessalonians 2:6 states Paul did not seek glory from people — a direct example of rejecting human praise.
1 Samuel 2:30 declares God honors those who honor Him — contrasting those who seek honor from men instead.
In 2 Corinthians 10:18, the Lord's commendation is the true measure — directly reinforcing value of God's praise over human.
In 1 Corinthians 4:5, true praise comes from God at judgment — contrasting with seeking human approval now.
In Romans 2:7, seeking glory from God through perseverance is commended — the opposite of loving human praise.
Luke 16:15 says what is exalted among men is an abomination to God — opposing human and divine approval.
Matthew 23:5-7 describes Pharisees doing deeds to be seen and loving honors — a vivid example of loving men's glory.
Matthew 6:2 condemns hypocrites who give alms to be praised by others — the same love of human approval.
In Luke 9:26, being ashamed of Jesus is the direct outcome of valuing human glory over God's glory.
Romans 2:29 contrasts praise from God vs. from men, directly opposing the love of human praise.
In Matthew 6:1, Jesus warns against practicing righteousness for human praise — the very mindset condemned in John 12:43.
In 1 Samuel 15:30, Saul prioritizes public honor over God's judgment — a clear example of seeking human praise more than God's.
In Acts 12:3, Herod seeks to please the Jews, mirroring the love of human praise over God's.
In Psalm 111:10, fearing God is the beginning of wisdom — directly contrasting those who love human glory over God's glory.