John 12:43
John · New Testament · Chapter 12
“For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.”John 12:43
What Does John 12:43 Mean?
John 12:43 is found in the book of John, chapter 12, verse 43 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to John 12:43 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Matthew 6:1“Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven.”John 5:44“How can ye believe, which receive honour one of another, and seek not the honour that cometh from God only?”Matthew 23:5“But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments,”John 5:41“I receive not honour from men.”Luke 9:26“For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, and in his Father’s, and of the holy angels.”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.”2 Corinthians 10:18“For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.”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.”John 3:19“And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.”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.”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.”Psalms 91:15“He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him.”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.”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.”1 Peter 1:7“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:”1 Samuel 15:30“Then he said, I have sinned: yet honour me now, I pray thee, before the elders of my people, and before Israel, and turn again with me, that I may worship the LORD thy 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.”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:”Acts 12:3“And because he saw it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to take Peter also. (Then were the days of unleavened bread.)”Romans 2:7“To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life:”
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