Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
John 12:43 Cross-References
Explore 16 cross-references for John 12:43 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 12 verse 43 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.”
John 12:43 (KJV)
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Commentary on John 12:43
John diagnoses the secret believers' problem: they 'loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.' This heart issue reveals misplaced affection—valuing human approval above divine approval. The comparison demonstrates that love for God's praise must exceed love for human praise. Their priority disorder results in disobedience. This validates Jesus' teaching about serving two masters (Matt 6:24). The verse diagnoses much of weak Christianity: knowing truth but fearing confession. True faith values God's 'well done' above human applause.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for John 12:43
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“who receive glory from one another”
“enlarge the fringes{or”
“I receive not honour from men.”
“You are those who justify yourselves in the sight of men, but God knows your hearts. For that which is exalted among men is an abomination in the sight of God.,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.,,,,,,,,”
“but whom the Lord commends.”
“when we might have claimed authority as apostles of Christ.”
“don't sound a trumpet before yourself”
“let him follow me. Where I am”
“the God of Israel”