John 12:43

43 For they loved the glory that comes from men rather than the glory that comes from God.

John 12:43 Meaning and Commentary

John 12:43

For they loved the praise of men
To be in the esteem of men, to have their applause, and receive honour from them:

more than the praise of God;
than either to receive honour from him, and be praised by him, or to praise and glorify him. By confessing Christ they knew they should run the risk of losing their places of honour and profit, and of falling under the disgrace and contempt of men; and therefore they chose rather not to confess Christ, than by so doing to glorify God, and please him, and be praised by him, as all the faithful professors of Christ will be at the last day; for then every such an one will have praise of God, and it will be said, well done good and faithful servant, enter into the joy of thy Lord.

John 12:43 In-Context

41 Isaiah uttered these words because he saw His glory; and he spoke of Him.

42 Nevertheless even from among the Rulers many believed in Him. But because of the Pharisees they did not avow their belief, for fear they should be shut out from the synagogue.

43 For they loved the glory that comes from men rather than the glory that comes from God.

44 But Jesus cried aloud, "He who believes in me, believes not so much in me, as in Him who sent me;

45 and he who sees me sees Him who sent me.