John 5:41

The Witness of Scripture · John 5:39–47
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Translations

Modern
I do not accept glory from men,
Traditional
I receive not honour from men.
Literal
I do not receive glory from men,
Latin
Claritatem ab hominibus non accipio.

Interlinear

Greek
English
I do not accept glory from men,

Notes

Jewish trials were meant to discover the truth. The goal was to decide whether the charges were true or false.

If people were falsely accused, they could show that they were innocent. He could also bring charges against those who had accused him. In this situation, Jesus did that.

Events

Parallels

Luke 16:19–31

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) John, Gospel of Miracle

Topics

Jesus, the Christ: Perfections of not Classified Under Foregoing Topics The Humility of Christ: Exhibited in His: Refusing Honors