John 7:18 · KJV
“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
If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or {whether} I speak of myself.
Did not Moses give you the law, and {yet} none of you keepeth the law? Why go ye about to kill me?
John 7 — Context
Jesus answered them, and said, My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me.
17If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or {whether} I speak of myself.
18He 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.
19Did not Moses give you the law, and {yet} none of you keepeth the law? Why go ye about to kill me?
20The people answered and said, Thou hast a devil: who goeth about to kill thee?
Cross References
John 5:41
I receive not honour from men.
John 13:31-32
Therefore, when he was gone out, Jesus said, Now is the Son of man glorified, and God is glorified in him.
Philippians 2:3-5
{Let} nothing {be done} through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
1 Corinthians 10:31-33
Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.
John 12:28
Father, glorify thy name. Then came there a voice from heaven, {saying}, I have both glorified {it}, and will glorify {it} again.
John 8:49-50
Jesus answered, I have not a devil; but I honour my Father, and ye do dishonour me.
1 Thessalonians 2:6
Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor {yet} of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ. {been...: or, used authority}
John 3:26-30
And they came unto John, and said unto him, Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond Jordan, to whom thou barest witness, behold, the same baptizeth, and all {men} come to him.