John 7:18

He who speaks on his own authority seeks his own glory, but He who seeks the glory of the One who sent Him is a man of truth; in Him there is no falsehood.

Cross References (17)

  • John 5:41 (10)

    I do not accept glory from men,

  • 1 Corinthians 10:31–33 (9)

    So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God.

  • Philippians 2:3–5 (9)

    Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves.

  • John 13:31–32 (9)

    When Judas had gone out, Jesus said, “Now the Son of Man is glorified, and God is glorified in Him.

  • John 8:49–50 (8)

    “I do not have a demon,” Jesus replied, “but I honor My Father, and you dishonor Me.

  • John 12:28 (8)

    Father, glorify Your name!” Then a voice came from heaven: “I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again.”

  • Matthew 6:9 (7)

    So then, this is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name.

  • John 3:26–30 (7)

    So John’s disciples came to him and said, “Look, Rabbi, the One who was with you beyond the Jordan, the One you testifie

  • John 17:4–5 (7)

    I have glorified You on earth by accomplishing the work You gave Me to do.

  • 1 Thessalonians 2:6 (7)

    Nor did we seek praise from you or from anyone else, although as apostles of Christ we had authority to demand it.

  • Proverbs 25:27 (6)

    It is not good to eat too much honey or to search out one’s own glory.

  • 1 Peter 4:11 (6)

    If anyone speaks, he should speak as one conveying the words of God. If anyone serves, he should serve with the strength

  • John 11:4 (5)

    When Jesus heard this, He said, “This sickness will not end in death. No, it is for the glory of God, so that the Son of

  • Numbers 11:29 (5)

    But Moses replied, “Are you jealous on my account? I wish that all the LORD’s people were prophets and that the LORD wou

  • John 8:54 (5)

    Jesus answered, “If I glorify Myself, My glory means nothing. The One who glorifies Me is My Father, of whom you say, ‘H

  • Exodus 32:10–13 (5)

    Now leave Me alone, so that My anger may burn against them and consume them. Then I will make you into a great nation.”

  • Galatians 6:12–14 (4)

    Those who want to make a good impression outwardly are trying to compel you to be circumcised. They only do this to avoi