King James Version
John 12:43 in the King James Version says “For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.” — study this verse from John chapter 12 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.”
John 12:43 · KJV
These things said Esaias, when he saw his glory, and spake of him.
Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue:
For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
Jesus cried and said, He that believeth on me, believeth not on me, but on him that sent me.
And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“For”
G1063properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
“the praise”
G1391glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
“the praise”
G1391glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
“of God”
G2316a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
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