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John 8:54 Cross-References
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“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 8:54 (KJV)
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Commentary on John 8:54
Jesus answered, If I honour myself, my honour is nothing—Jesus reiterates the principle from verse 50. Self-generated honor (ἐὰν ἐγὼ δοξάσω ἐμαυτόν/ean egō doxasō emauton) is worthless (οὐδέν/ouden), literally "nothing." True glory must have objective reality, not subjective self-assessment. If Jesus merely promoted Himself without divine authority, His claims would be megalomania.It is my Father that honoureth me; of whom ye say, that he is your God—the Father glorifies (δοξάζων/doxazōn) the Son, validating His claims. The present participle indicates ongoing action: the Father continually gl...
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“And I seek not mine own glory: there is one that seeketh and judgeth.”
“It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search their own glory is not glory.”
“when the voice came to him from the Majestic Glory”
“but whom the Lord commends.”
“Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies your footstool for your feet.”
“for he will take from what is mine”
“but he is called by God”
“but he who seeks the glory of him who sent him is true”
“and gave to him the name which is above every name;”