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John 12:43

New American Standard Bible (NASB ©1995) [2]
— for they loved the approval of men rather than the approval of God.
King James Version (KJV 1769) [2]
— For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
English Revised Version (ERV 1885)
— for they loved the glory of men more than the glory of God.
American Standard Version (ASV 1901) [2]
— for they loved the glory [that is] of men more than the glory [that is] of God.
Webster's Revision of the KJB (WEB 1833)
— For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
Darby's Translation (DBY 1890)
— for they loved glory from men rather than glory from God.
Rotherham's Emphasized Bible (EBR 1902)
— for they loved the glory of men, more than the glory of God.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT 1898)
— for they loved the glory of men more than the glory of God.
Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision (DR 1750)
— For they loved the glory of men more than the glory of God.
Geneva Bible (GNV 1560)
— For they loued the prayse of men, more then the prayse of God.
Original King James Bible (AV 1611) [2]
— For they loued the praise of men, more then the praise of God.
Lamsa Bible (1957)
— For they loved the honor of men more than the glory of God.
John Etheridge Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1849)
— for they loved the glory of men more than the glory of Aloha.
James Murdock Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1852)
— for they loved the praise of men, more than the praise of God.

Strong's Numbers & Red-LettersGreek New TestamentColor-Code/Key Word Studies
For 1063
{1063} Prime
γάρ
gar
{gar}
A primary particle; properly assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles).
they loved 25
{0025} Prime
ἀγαπάω
agapao
{ag-ap-ah'-o}
Perhaps from ἄγαν [[agan]] (much; or compare [H5689]); to love (in a social or moral sense).
z5656
<5656> Grammar
Tense - Aorist (See G5777)
Voice - Active (See G5784)
Mood - Indicative (See G5791)
Count - 2319
the x3588
(3588) Complement

ho
{ho}
The masculine, feminine (second) and neuter (third) forms, in all their inflections; the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom).
praise 1391
{1391} Prime
δόξα
doxa
{dox'-ah}
From the base of G1380; glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literally or figuratively, objectively or subjectively).
of men 444
{0444} Prime
ἄνθρωπος
anthropos
{anth'-ro-pos}
From G0435 and ὤψ [[ops]] (the countenance; from G3700); manfaced, that is, a human being.
more 3123
{3123} Prime
μᾶλλον
mallon
{mal'-lon}
Neuter of the comparative of the same as G3122; (adverb) more (in a greater degree) or rather.
than 2260
{2260} Prime
ἤπερ
eper
{ay'-per}
From G2228 and G4007; than at all (or than perhaps, than indeed).
the x3588
(3588) Complement

ho
{ho}
The masculine, feminine (second) and neuter (third) forms, in all their inflections; the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom).
praise 1391
{1391} Prime
δόξα
doxa
{dox'-ah}
From the base of G1380; glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literally or figuratively, objectively or subjectively).
of God. 2316
{2316} Prime
θεός
theos
{theh'-os}
Of uncertain affinity; a deity, especially (with G3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively a magistrate; by Hebraism very.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary

See commentary on John 12:42-43.


John 12:43

_ _ they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God — “a severe remark, considering that several at least of these persons afterwards boldly confessed Christ. It indicates the displeasure with which God regarded their conduct at this time, and with which He continues to regard similar conduct” [Webster and Wilkinson].

Matthew Henry's Commentary

See commentary on John 12:42-43.

John Wesley's Explanatory Notes

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Geneva Bible Translation Notes

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they:

John 5:41 I receive not honour from men.
John 5:44 How can ye believe, which receive honour one of another, and seek not the honour that [cometh] from God only?
Matthew 6:2 Therefore when thou doest [thine] 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.
Matthew 23:5-7 But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments, ... And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi.
Luke 16:15 And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God.
Psalms 22:29 All [they that be] fat upon earth shall eat and worship: all they that go down to the dust shall bow before him: and none can keep alive his own soul.
1 Thessalonians 2:6 Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor [yet] of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ.

the praise of God:

John 12:26 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 [my] Father honour.
John 8:54 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:
1 Samuel 2:30 Wherefore the LORD God of Israel saith, I said indeed [that] 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.
Luke 19:17 And he said unto him, Well, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities.
Romans 2:7 To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life:
1 Corinthians 4:5 Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God.
2 Corinthians 10:18 For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.
1 Peter 1:7-8 That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ: ... Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see [him] not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:
1 Peter 3:4 But [let it be] the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, [even the ornament] of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.
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1S 2:30. Ps 22:29. Mt 6:2; 23:5. Lk 16:15; 19:17. Jn 5:41, 44; 8:54; 12:26. Ro 2:7. 1Co 4:5. 2Co 10:18. 1Th 2:6. 1P 1:7; 3:4.

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