John 7:18

John · New Testament · Chapter 7

“He that speaketh of himself seeketh his own glory: but he that seeketh his glory that sent him, the same is true, and no unrighteousness is in him.”John 7:18

What Does John 7:18 Mean?

John 7:18 is found in the book of John, chapter 7, verse 18 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 7:18 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Philippians 4:8“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.”John 5:41“I receive not honour from men.”Philippians 2:3“Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.”Hebrews 5:5“So also Christ glorified not himself to be made an high priest; but he that said unto him, Thou art my Son, to day have I begotten thee.”John 13:31“Therefore, when he was gone out, Jesus said, Now is the Son of man glorified, and God is glorified in him.”1 Corinthians 10:31“Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.”John 8:49“Jesus answered, I have not a devil; but I honour my Father, and ye do dishonour me.”John 12:28“Father, glorify thy name. Then came there a voice from heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again.”Acts 8:9“But there was a certain man, called Simon, which beforetime in the same city used sorcery, and bewitched the people of Samaria, giving out that himself was some great one:”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 6:9“After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.”John 3:26“And they came unto John, and said unto him, Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond Jordan, to whom thou barest witness, behold, the same baptizeth, and all men come to him.”John 17:4“I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do.”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.”Proverbs 25:27“It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search their own glory is not glory.”1 Peter 4:11“If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.”Exodus 32:10“Now therefore let me alone, that my wrath may wax hot against them, and that I may consume them: and I will make of thee a great nation.”Numbers 11:29“And Moses said unto him, Enviest thou for my sake? would God that all the LORD’s people were prophets, and that the LORD would put his spirit upon them!”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:”John 11:4“When Jesus heard that, he said, This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God might be glorified thereby.”

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