John 7:18
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.
Context
This verse from John Chapter 7 connects to 10 cross-references. Jesus goes secretly to Jerusalem for the Feast of Booths. His brothers urge public display but he goes privately. Crowds are divided; some think he is the Prophet while others question whether the Christ comes from Galilee. On the last …
Other Translations
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.
`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;
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.
Cross References
Now therefore let me alone, that my wrath may wax hot against them, and that I may consume them: and …
Remember Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, thy servants, to whom thou swarest by thine own self, and saidst unto them, I …
And Moses said unto him, Enviest thou for my sake? would God that all the Lord’s people were prophets, and …
It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search their own glory is not glory.
After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
And they came unto John, and said unto him, Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond Jordan, to whom thou …
He must increase, but I must decrease.
I receive not honour from men.
Jesus answered, I have not a devil; but I honour my Father, and ye do dishonour me.
And I seek not mine own glory: there is one that seeketh and judgeth.