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John 12:43 KJV
John · chapter 12 · verse 43
For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.John 12:43 · King James Version
John 12:43 in context
41These things said Esaias, when he saw his glory, and spake of him.
42Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue:
43For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
44Jesus cried and said, He that believeth on me, believeth not on me, but on him that sent me.
45And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me.
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Key words (Strong's)
- praisedoxaopinion, judgment, view, opinion, estimate, whether good or bad concerning someone, in…G1391 →
- lovedagapaōof persons, to welcome, to entertain, to be fond of, to love dearly, of things, to be…G25 →
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Some honour was done to Christ by these rulers: for they believed on him, were convinced that he was sent of God, and received his doctrine as divine; but they did not do him honour enough, for they had not courage to own their faith in him. Many professed more kindness for Christ than really they had;
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 42-43