John 7:18

American Standard Version

He that speaketh from himself seeketh his own glory: but he that seeketh the glory of him that sent him, the same is true, and no unrighteousness is in him.

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John 7:18 in other translations

He who speaks from himself seeks his own glory, but he who seeks the glory of him who sent him is true, and no unrighteousness is in him.

John 7:18 · World English Bible

John 7:18 in context

  1. 16Jesus therefore answered them, and said, My teaching is not mine, but his that sent me.
  2. 17If any man willeth to do his will, he shall know of the teaching, whether it is of God, or whether I speak from myself.
  3. 18He that speaketh from himself seeketh his own glory: but he that seeketh the glory of him that sent him, the same is true, and no unrighteousness is in him.
  4. 19Did not Moses give you the law, and yet none of you doeth the law? Why seek ye to kill me?
  5. 20The multitude answered, Thou hast a demon: who seeketh to kill thee?