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John 12:43–44

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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.
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From verse 43

  1. John 5:44Rank 1 from verse 43
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    44How can ye believe, which receive honour one of another, and seek not the honour that cometh from God only?

  2. Matthew 23:5–7Rank 2 from verse 43
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    5But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments,

    6And love the uppermost rooms at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues,

    7And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi.

  3. John 5:41Rank 3 from verse 43
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    41I receive not honour from men.

  4. Luke 16:15Rank 4 from verse 43
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    15And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God.

  5. 2 Corinthians 10:18Rank 5 from verse 43
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    18For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.

From verse 44

  1. Matthew 10:40Rank 1 from verse 44
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    40¶ He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.

  2. John 5:24Rank 2 from verse 44
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    24Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.

  3. John 13:20Rank 3 from verse 44
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    20Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that receiveth whomsoever I send receiveth me; and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.

  4. Mark 9:37Rank 4 from verse 44
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    37Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name, receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me, receiveth not me, but him that sent me.

  5. John 7:28Rank 5 from verse 44
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    28Then cried Jesus in the temple as he taught, saying, Ye both know me, and ye know whence I am: and I am not come of myself, but he that sent me is true, whom ye know not.

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John 12:43

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for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

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loved

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of love, meaning to regard with affection or devotion.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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praise

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1. Commendation, thanksgiving, honour, or good report. 2. To commend, thank, honour, or declare excellence.

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John 12:44

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cried

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1. Called out, shouted, proclaimed, warned, wailed, or otherwise uttered, often loudly. 2. Appealed, prayed, complained, or called for help, justice, or attention.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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on

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1. At, upon, or in contact with the named place, object, side, or time. 2. Toward, against, concerning, depending upon, or directed to the named person or thing. 3. Forward or continuing; in joined expressions such as go on, put on, and lay hold on, the other words supply the particular action.

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but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

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42¶ 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:

43For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.

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44¶ Jesus cried and said, He that believeth on me, believeth not on me, but on him that sent me.

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45And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me.

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