John 8:50

Translations

Modern

I do not seek My own glory. There is One who seeks it, and He is the Judge.

Traditional

And I seek not mine own glory: there is one that seeketh and judgeth.

Literal

And I do not seek My glory; there is One seeking it and judging.

Latin

Ego autem non quæro gloriam meam: est qui quærat, et judicet.

Original

Greek

English

I do not seek My own glory. There is One who seeks it, and He is the Judge.

Notes

John 8:12–59

The debate about whether Jesus is the Messiah continues from 7:52. Jesus remained at the Feast of Tabernacles in Jerusalem. During the feast, the conflicts Jesus encountered in chapter 7 continued and intensified.

Theme notes and profiles

Abraham

Events

Light of the World/I am discoursec. AD 29

Related verses

John 5:41
I do not accept glory from men,
John 8:54
Jesus answered, “If I glorify Myself, My glory means nothing. The One who glorifies Me is My Father, of whom you say, ‘He is our God.’
John 7:18
He who speaks on his own authority seeks his own glory, but He who seeks the glory of the One who sent Him is a man of truth; in Him there is no falsehood.
John 5:20–23
The Father loves the Son and shows Him all He does. And to your amazement, He will show Him even greater works than these.
John 12:47–48
As for anyone who hears My words and does not keep them, I do not judge him. For I have not come to judge the world, but to save the world.
John 5:45
Do not think that I will accuse you before the Father. Your accuser is Moses, in whom you have put your hope.

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Humility John, Gospel of Peter, the Apostle Unpardonable Sin, Unforgivable Sin

Topics

God: Glory of Jesus, the Christ: Meekness of Self-Righteousness: Pharisees

John 8:50

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