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href="/bsb/john/12.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/john/12.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />for they loved human praise more than praise from God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/john/12.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />For they loved human praise more than the praise of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/john/12.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />for they loved the glory that comes from man more than the glory that comes from God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/john/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />For they loved praise from men more than praise from God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/john/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />For they loved the glory of men more than the glory of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/john/12.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/john/12.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />for they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/john/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />for they loved the approval of people rather than the approval of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/john/12.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />for they loved the approval of men rather than the approval of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/john/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />for they loved the approval of men rather than the approval of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/john/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />for they loved the glory of men rather than the glory of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/john/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />for they loved the approval of men more than the approval of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/john/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For they loved human praise more than praise from God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/john/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For they loved praise from men more than praise from God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/john/12.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />for they loved the glory that is of men more than the glory that is of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/john/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />And besides, the leaders liked praise from others more than they liked praise from God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/john/12.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />for they loved the glory of men more than the glory of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/john/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />They were more concerned about what people thought of them than about what God thought of them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/john/12.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />They loved human approval rather than the approval of God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/john/12.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />For they loved the praise of human beings more than the praise of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/john/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />For they loved praise from men more than praise from God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/john/12.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />For they loved praise from men more than praise from God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/john/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />for they loved praise from people more than praise from God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/john/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/john/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />For they loved the glory that comes from men rather than the glory that comes from God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/john/12.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />for they loved men’s praise more than God’s praise. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/john/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />for they loved the glory of men more than the glory of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/john/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />For they loved the glory of men more than the glory of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/john/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> for they loved the glory of men more than the glory of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/john/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For they loved the honour of men more than the honour of God.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/john/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />For they loved the glory of men more than the glory of God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/john/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />For they loved the glory of men more than the glory of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/john/12.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />For they preferred human praise to the glory of God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/john/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />for they loved human glory more than the glory that comes from God.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/john/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For they loved the honor of men more than the glory of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/john/12.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/john/12.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />for they loved the glory of men more than the glory of God.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/john/12.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />for they loved the glory of the people more than the glory of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/john/12.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />for they loved honour from men, more than honour from God.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/john/12.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />for they preferr'd their own reputation to the glory of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/john/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />For they loved the glory that comes from men rather than the glory that comes from God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/john/12.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />for they loved the glory of men, rather than the glory of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/john/12.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/john/12-43.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ixy2bchmXZ0?start=4707" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/john/12.htm">Belief and Unbelief</a></span><br><span class="reftext">42</span>Nevertheless, many of the leaders believed in Him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess Him, for fear that they would be put out of the synagogue. <span class="reftext">43</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">For</a> <a href="/greek/25.htm" title="25: ēgapēsan (V-AIA-3P) -- To love, wish well to, take pleasure in, long for; denotes the love of reason, esteem. Perhaps from agan; to love.">they loved</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1391.htm" title="1391: doxan (N-AFS) -- From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application.">praise</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/444.htm" title="444: anthrōpōn (N-GMP) -- A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.">from men</a> <a href="/greek/3123.htm" title="3123: mallon (Adv) -- More, rather. Neuter of the comparative of the same as malista; more) or rather.">more</a> <a href="/greek/2260.htm" title="2260: ēper (Conj) -- Than. From e and per; than at all.">than</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1391.htm" title="1391: doxan (N-AFS) -- From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application.">praise</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">from God.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">44</span>Then Jesus cried out, “Whoever believes in Me does not believe in Me alone, but in the One who sent Me.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/23-5.htm">Matthew 23:5-7</a></span><br />All their deeds are done for men to see. They broaden their phylacteries and lengthen their tassels. / They love the places of honor at banquets, the chief seats in the synagogues, / the greetings in the marketplaces, and the title of ‘Rabbi’ by which they are addressed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/1-10.htm">Galatians 1:10</a></span><br />Am I now seeking the approval of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/2-4.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:4-6</a></span><br />Instead, we speak as those approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, not in order to please men but God, who examines our hearts. / As you know, we never used words of flattery or any pretext for greed. God is our witness! / Nor did we seek praise from you or from anyone else, although as apostles of Christ we had authority to demand it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/16-15.htm">Luke 16:15</a></span><br />So He said to them, “You are the ones who justify yourselves before men, but God knows your hearts. For what is prized among men is detestable before God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/5-44.htm">John 5:44</a></span><br />How can you believe if you accept glory from one another, yet do not seek the glory that comes from the only God?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/2-29.htm">Romans 2:29</a></span><br />No, a man is a Jew because he is one inwardly, and circumcision is a matter of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the written code. Such a man’s praise does not come from men, but from God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/4-3.htm">2 Timothy 4:3-4</a></span><br />For the time will come when men will not tolerate sound doctrine, but with itching ears they will gather around themselves teachers to suit their own desires. / So they will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/4-4.htm">James 4:4</a></span><br />You adulteresses! Do you not know that friendship with the world is hostility toward God? Therefore, whoever chooses to be a friend of the world renders himself an enemy of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/2-15.htm">1 John 2:15-17</a></span><br />Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. / For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not from the Father but from the world. / The world is passing away, along with its desires; but whoever does the will of God remains forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-1.htm">Matthew 6:1-2</a></span><br />“Be careful not to perform your righteous acts before men to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. / So when you give to the needy, do not sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by men. Truly I tell you, they already have their full reward.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-5.htm">Matthew 6:5</a></span><br />And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. Truly I tell you, they already have their full reward.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-16.htm">Matthew 6:16</a></span><br />When you fast, do not be somber like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces to show men they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they already have their full reward.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/29-13.htm">Isaiah 29:13</a></span><br />Therefore the Lord said: “These people draw near to Me with their mouths and honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me. Their worship of Me is but rules taught by men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/53-3.htm">Isaiah 53:3</a></span><br />He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/9-23.htm">Jeremiah 9:23-24</a></span><br />This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, nor the strong man in his strength, nor the wealthy man in his riches. / But let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD, who exercises loving devotion, justice and righteousness on the earth—for I delight in these things,” declares the LORD.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.</p><p class="hdg">they.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/5-41.htm">John 5:41,44</a></b></br> I receive not honour from men… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/6-2.htm">Matthew 6:2</a></b></br> Therefore when thou doest <i>thine</i> alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/23-5.htm">Matthew 23:5-7</a></b></br> But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments, … </p><p class="hdg">the praise of God.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/12-26.htm">John 12:26</a></b></br> If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will <i>my</i> Father honour.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/8-54.htm">John 8:54</a></b></br> Jesus answered, If I honour myself, my honour is nothing: it is my Father that honoureth me; of whom ye say, that he is your God:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/2-30.htm">1 Samuel 2:30</a></b></br> Wherefore the LORD God of Israel saith, I said indeed <i>that</i> thy house, and the house of thy father, should walk before me for ever: but now the LORD saith, Be it far from me; for them that honour me I will honour, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/5-43.htm">Approval</a> <a href="/genesis/37-4.htm">Dearer</a> <a href="/john/12-41.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/john/11-40.htm">God's</a> <a href="/john/11-36.htm">Loved</a> <a href="/john/11-41.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/john/11-50.htm">Rather</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/2-22.htm">Approval</a> <a href="/philemon/1-16.htm">Dearer</a> <a href="/john/13-31.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/acts/1-3.htm">God's</a> <a href="/john/13-1.htm">Loved</a> <a href="/acts/2-47.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/john/14-10.htm">Rather</a><div class="vheading2">John 12</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/12-1.htm">Jesus excuses Mary anointing his feet.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/12-9.htm">The people flock to see Lazarus.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/12-10.htm">The chief priests consult to kill him.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/12-12.htm">Jesus rides into Jerusalem.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/12-20.htm">Greeks desire to see Jesus.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/12-23.htm">He foretells his death.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">37. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/12-37.htm">The people are generally blinded;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">42. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/12-42.htm">yet many chief rulers believe, but do not confess him;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">44. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/12-44.htm">therefore Jesus calls earnestly for confession of faith.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/12.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/john/12.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>For they loved praise from men</b><br>This phrase highlights the human tendency to seek approval and admiration from others rather than from God. In the context of <a href="/john/12.htm">John 12</a>, many Jewish leaders believed in Jesus but were afraid to confess their faith openly due to fear of being ostracized by the Pharisees. This reflects a broader cultural context where social status and acceptance within the religious community were highly valued. The desire for human approval can be seen throughout Scripture, such as in <a href="/matthew/6.htm">Matthew 6:1-2</a>, where Jesus warns against performing righteous acts to be seen by others. This tendency is a recurring theme in the Bible, illustrating the conflict between human nature and divine expectations.<p><b>more than praise from God.</b><br>The contrast here is between temporary, earthly recognition and eternal, divine approval. The Bible consistently emphasizes the importance of seeking God's approval over human praise. In <a href="/galatians/1-10.htm">Galatians 1:10</a>, Paul states that if he were still trying to please people, he would not be a servant of Christ. This phrase also connects to the prophetic tradition, where true prophets often faced rejection and persecution for speaking God's truth, as seen in the lives of Jeremiah and Elijah. The ultimate example is Jesus Christ, who sought to do the will of the Father above all else, even when it led to His crucifixion. This serves as a call for believers to prioritize their relationship with God and His eternal rewards over fleeting human accolades.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a></b><br>The central figure of the Gospel of John, whose teachings and miracles are the focus of this chapter. He is addressing the issue of belief and unbelief among the people and leaders.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jewish_leaders.htm">Jewish Leaders</a></b><br>The religious authorities of the time, many of whom believed in Jesus but were afraid to confess their faith openly due to fear of losing their status and the praise of men.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/pharisees.htm">Pharisees</a></b><br>A sect of Judaism known for strict adherence to the Law and traditions. They are often depicted as opposing Jesus and His teachings.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The city where these events take place, a significant location for Jewish worship and the center of religious authority.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_crowd.htm">The Crowd</a></b><br>The general populace who witnessed Jesus' miracles and teachings, often torn between belief and the influence of their leaders.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_human_approval.htm">The Danger of Human Approval</a></b><br>Seeking the praise of men can lead to compromised faith and disobedience to God. Believers must prioritize God's approval above all else.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/fear_of_man_vs._fear_of_god.htm">Fear of Man vs. Fear of God</a></b><br>The fear of losing status or facing persecution can hinder one's public confession of faith. True discipleship requires courage to stand for God's truth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/authentic_faith.htm">Authentic Faith</a></b><br>Genuine belief in Jesus should manifest in actions that seek God's glory, not human recognition. This requires a heart transformation that values eternal rewards over temporary accolades.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/integrity_in_witness.htm">Integrity in Witness</a></b><br>Believers are called to be witnesses of Christ, even when it is unpopular. This involves living out one's faith consistently and boldly, regardless of societal pressures.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/eternal_perspective.htm">Eternal Perspective</a></b><br>Focusing on eternal rewards rather than temporary human praise helps believers maintain a steadfast faith and commitment to God's will.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_john_12.htm">Top 10 Lessons from John 12</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_the_marriage_legally_valid.htm">What does the Bible say about people pleasing?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_utopianism.htm">What is the essence of God's love for humanity?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_people_pleasing.htm">What does the Bible say about people pleasing?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_god_accept_sacrifices.htm">If God is all-good, why does He accept human sacrifices in some cases (Judges 11:30-39)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/john/12.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(43) <span class= "bld">For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.</span>--For "praise" read in both instances <span class= "ital">glory. </span>"The glory which comes from men more than the glory which came from God." Comp. Note on <a href="/john/5-44.htm" title="How can you believe, which receive honor one of another, and seek not the honor that comes from God only?">John 5:44</a>, where the truth is put in the form of a question by our Lord. Here it explains the fact that there were men who believed, and yet did not publicly confess their faith. There our Lord's question goes deeper, and asserts that the seeking of the glory which comes from men is inconsistent with the existence of any true belief in God.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/john/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 43.</span> - The generalization is given as a reason, <span class="cmt_word">For they loved the glory</span> (<span class="greek">δόξα</span>, very nearly in the original Greek use of the word," opinion," "good reputation") <span class="cmt_word">of men, very much more</span> (<span class="greek">ἤπερ</span>, another New Testament, <span class="greek">ἅπαξ λεγόμενον</span>, occurring in the narrative portion of John, and a mode in which the negative force of the <span class="greek">ἤ</span> is heightened; see Meyer, Jelf, p. 779, and English edition of Wirier, p. 549) <span class="cmt_word">than the glory of God</span>. The form of the expressions, "of God' and "of men," is different from the <span class="greek">παρὰ τοῦ</span> <span class="greek">μόνου Θεοῦ</span> and <span class="greek">παρὰ ἀλλήλων</span> of <a href="/john/5-44.htm">John 5:44</a>, and the statement is apparently inconsistent with the declaration that those in such a state of mind "could not believe." Moulton suggests that the glory here thought of by the apostle was the "glory" of ver. 41 - the glory of the union of the Redeemer with his people, the glory of suffering and death. The reference to <a href="/isaiah/6.htm">Isaiah 6</a>. appears to be the true solution. The glory of God himself in his awful holiness was of less interest than the glory of the Sanhedrin and the approval of the world. Alas! this glory is nearer, more obvious and has more to do with tangible, sensuous, advantages, than the Divine approval. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/john/12-43.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">For</span><br /><span class="grk">γὰρ</span> <span class="translit">(gar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> </span><span class="str2">For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they loved</span><br /><span class="grk">ἠγάπησαν</span> <span class="translit">(ēgapēsan)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_25.htm">Strong's 25: </a> </span><span class="str2">To love, wish well to, take pleasure in, long for; denotes the love of reason, esteem. Perhaps from agan; to love.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">praise</span><br /><span class="grk">δόξαν</span> <span class="translit">(doxan)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1391.htm">Strong's 1391: </a> </span><span class="str2">From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from men</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀνθρώπων</span> <span class="translit">(anthrōpōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_444.htm">Strong's 444: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">more</span><br /><span class="grk">μᾶλλον</span> <span class="translit">(mallon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3123.htm">Strong's 3123: </a> </span><span class="str2">More, rather. Neuter of the comparative of the same as malista; more) or rather.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">than</span><br /><span class="grk">ἤπερ</span> <span class="translit">(ēper)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2260.htm">Strong's 2260: </a> </span><span class="str2">Than. From e and per; than at all.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">praise</span><br /><span class="grk">δόξαν</span> <span class="translit">(doxan)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1391.htm">Strong's 1391: </a> </span><span class="str2">From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from God.</span><br /><span class="grk">Θεοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(Theou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> </span><span class="str2">A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/john/12-43.htm">John 12:43 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/john/12-43.htm">John 12:43 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/john/12-43.htm">John 12:43 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/john/12-43.htm">John 12:43 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/john/12-43.htm">John 12:43 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/john/12-43.htm">John 12:43 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/john/12-43.htm">John 12:43 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/john/12-43.htm">John 12:43 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/john/12-43.htm">John 12:43 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/john/12-43.htm">John 12:43 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/john/12-43.htm">NT Gospels: John 12:43 For they loved men's praise more than (Jhn Jo Jn) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/john/12-42.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="John 12:42"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="John 12:42" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/john/12-44.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="John 12:44"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="John 12:44" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>