John 5:42 diagnoses the deeper issue: no love for God — the root of their preference for human honor in John 5:44.

John 5:40 shows their unwillingness to come to Christ — the condition explained in John 5:44 by their love of human honor.

John 12:43 states the exact same problem: loving human glory more than God's glory—the hindrance to belief.

1 Peter 1:7 shows faith resulting in praise and glory from God at Christ's revelation — the opposite of seeking human glory.

Hebrews 3:12 warns against an evil, unbelieving heart—the same root issue as loving human glory over God's glory.

In Philippians 2:3, Paul condemns selfish ambition and conceit—the same attitude that drives people to seek glory from one another rather than from God.

2 Corinthians 10:18 contrasts self-commendation with divine approval, directly mirroring the rejection of human glory for God's glory.

1 Corinthians 4:5 says each will receive commendation from God at the Lord's coming—the ultimate glory, not the fleeting praise of people.

Romans 8:8 states that those in the flesh cannot please God—same condition as those who love human glory, preventing belief.

Romans 2:29 explicitly says true praise comes from God, not man—directly reinforcing Jesus' point about seeking glory from God alone.

Romans 2:10 promises glory and peace to those who do good—the divine approval that contrasts with the human approval sought in John 5:44.

Romans 2:7 describes seeking glory from God through patient well-doing, leading to eternal life—the opposite of seeking glory from one another.

Luke 19:17 rewards faithful stewardship with authority—a reward from God, contrasting the human praise that prevents belief in John 5:44.

Matthew 25:21 rewards faithful service with the master's commendation—the God-given glory that believers should seek instead of human praise.

Matthew 23:5 describes the same love of human praise—Pharisees do deeds for show, just as seeking glory from others prevents belief.

1 Samuel 2:30 shows God honors those who honor Him—the true source of glory, contrasting with the human praise Jesus criticizes.

Matthew 6:2 describes hypocrites seeking glory from men — exactly the 'honor from one another' problem in John 5:44.

Matthew 6:1 warns against doing good to be seen by men — same contrast between human praise and God's reward.

Isaiah 43:4 shows God delighting to honor His people — contrasting with seeking honor from one another instead of from God.

Proverbs 25:27 directly states it is not glorious to seek one's own glory — a perfect parallel to rejecting human praise.

Psalm 91:15 promises God will honor those who call on Him — a stark contrast to seeking honor from people.

1 Samuel 15:30 has Saul pleading for honor before the people after his sin — a clear case of seeking human glory over God's.

In 1 Thessalonians 2:6, Paul sets the opposite example — not seeking glory from people — directly countering the behavior condemned in John 5:44.

Genesis 11:4 depicts people building a tower to 'make a name for themselves' — a classic example of seeking human fame over God.