King James Version
John 7:18 in the King James Version says “He that speaketh of himself seeketh his own glory: but he that seeketh his glory that sent him, the same is true, and no...” — study this verse from John chapter 7 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“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 · KJV
Jesus answered them, and said, My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me.
If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.
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.
Did not Moses give you the law, and yet none of you keepeth the law? Why go ye about to kill me?
The people answered and said, Thou hast a devil: who goeth about to kill thee?
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“of”
G575"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
“glory”
G1391glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
“he that seeketh”
G2212to seek (literally or figuratively); specially, (by hebraism) to worship (god), or (in a bad sense) to plot (against life)
“he that seeketh”
G2212to seek (literally or figuratively); specially, (by hebraism) to worship (god), or (in a bad sense) to plot (against life)
“glory”
G1391glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
“that sent”
G3992to dispatch (from the subjective view or point of departure, whereas ???? (as a stronger form of ????) refers rather to the objective point or <i>term
“him”
G846the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
“and”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“unrighteousness”
G93(legal) injustice (properly, the quality, by implication, the act); morally, wrongfulness (of character, life or act)
“him”
G846the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
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