Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I am not seeking glory for myself; but there is one who seeks it, and he is the judge. New Living Translation And though I have no wish to glorify myself, God is going to glorify me. He is the true judge. English Standard Version Yet I do not seek my own glory; there is One who seeks it, and he is the judge. Berean Standard Bible I do not seek My own glory. There is One who seeks it, and He is the Judge. Berean Literal Bible Yet I do not seek My glory; there is One seeking it and judging. King James Bible And I seek not mine own glory: there is one that seeketh and judgeth. New King James Version And I do not seek My own glory; there is One who seeks and judges. New American Standard Bible But I am not seeking My glory; there is One who seeks it, and judges. NASB 1995 “But I do not seek My glory; there is One who seeks and judges. NASB 1977 “But I do not seek My glory; there is One who seeks and judges. Legacy Standard Bible But I do not seek My glory; there is One who seeks and judges. Amplified Bible However, I am not seeking glory for Myself. There is One who seeks [glory for Me] and judges [those who dishonor Me]. Christian Standard Bible I do not seek my own glory; there is one who seeks it and judges. Holman Christian Standard Bible I do not seek My glory; the One who seeks it also judges. American Standard Version But I seek not mine own glory: there is one that seeketh and judgeth. Contemporary English Version I don't want honor for myself. But there is one who wants me to be honored, and he is also the one who judges. English Revised Version But I seek not mine own glory: there is one that seeketh and judgeth. GOD'S WORD® Translation I don't want my own glory. But there is someone who wants it, and he is the judge. Good News Translation I am not seeking honor for myself. But there is one who is seeking it and who judges in my favor. International Standard Version I don't seek my own glory. There is one who seeks it, and he is the Judge. Majority Standard Bible I do not seek My own glory. There is One who seeks it, and He is the Judge. NET Bible I am not trying to get praise for myself. There is one who demands it, and he also judges. New Heart English Bible But I do not seek my own glory. There is one who seeks and judges. Webster's Bible Translation And I seek not my own glory: there is one that seeketh and judgeth. Weymouth New Testament I, however, am not aiming at glory for myself: there is One who aims at glory for me--and who judges. World English Bible But I don’t seek my own glory. There is one who seeks and judges. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand I do not seek My own glory; there is [One] who is seeking and is judging; Berean Literal Bible Yet I do not seek My glory; there is One seeking it and judging. Young's Literal Translation and I do not seek my own glory; there is who is seeking and is judging; Smith's Literal Translation And I seek not my glory: there is he seeking and judging. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut I seek not my own glory: there is one that seeketh and judgeth. Catholic Public Domain Version But I am not seeking my own glory. There is One who seeks and judges. New American Bible I do not seek my own glory; there is one who seeks it and he is the one who judges. New Revised Standard Version Yet I do not seek my own glory; there is one who seeks it and he is the judge. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleI do not seek my glory; there is one who seeks and judges. Aramaic Bible in Plain English “But I am not seeking my glory; There is One who seeks and judges.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentI seek not my own glory; there is one that seeks and judges. Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament But I seek not my own glory: there is one that seeketh and judgeth. Mace New Testament I do not consult my own glory: there is one that will consult that, and judge accordingly. Weymouth New Testament I, however, am not aiming at glory for myself: there is One who aims at glory for me--and who judges. Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Before Abraham was Born, I Am…49“I do not have a demon,” Jesus replied, “but I honor My Father, and you dishonor Me. 50 I do not seek My own glory. There is One who seeks it, and He is the Judge. 51Truly, truly, I tell you, if anyone keeps My word, he will never see death.”… Cross References John 5:41-44 I do not accept glory from men, / but I know you, that you do not have the love of God within you. / I have come in My Father’s name, and you have not received Me; but if someone else comes in his own name, you will receive him. ... 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 12:43 For they loved praise from men more than praise from God. Romans 2:29 No, a man is a Jew because he is one inwardly, and circumcision is a matter of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the written code. Such a man’s praise does not come from men, but from God. 1 Corinthians 4:5 Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God. 1 Thessalonians 2:6 Nor did we seek praise from you or from anyone else, although as apostles of Christ we had authority to demand it. 1 Peter 2:23 When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly. Philippians 2:9-11 Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names, / that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, / and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Matthew 6:1-4 “Be careful not to perform your righteous acts before men to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. / So when you give to the needy, do not sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by men. Truly I tell you, they already have their full reward. / But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, ... Matthew 23:5-12 All their deeds are done for men to see. They broaden their phylacteries and lengthen their tassels. / They love the places of honor at banquets, the chief seats in the synagogues, / the greetings in the marketplaces, and the title of ‘Rabbi’ by which they are addressed. ... Luke 16:15 So He said to them, “You are the ones who justify yourselves before men, but God knows your hearts. For what is prized among men is detestable before God. Isaiah 42:8 I am the LORD; that is My name! I will not yield My glory to another or My praise to idols. Isaiah 48:11 For My own sake, My very own sake, I will act; for how can I let Myself be defamed? I will not yield My glory to another. Jeremiah 9:23-24 This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, nor the strong man in his strength, nor the wealthy man in his riches. / But let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD, who exercises loving devotion, justice and righteousness on the earth—for I delight in these things,” declares the LORD. Psalm 115:1 Not to us, O LORD, not to us, but to Your name be the glory, because of Your loving devotion, because of Your faithfulness. Treasury of Scripture And I seek not my own glory: there is one that seeks and judges. I seek not. John 5:41 I receive not honour from men. John 7:18 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. there. John 5:20-23,45 For the Father loveth the Son, and sheweth him all things that himself doeth: and he will shew him greater works than these, that ye may marvel… John 12:47,48 And if any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world… Jump to Previous Aiming Aims Glory However Judge Judges Judgeth Judging Search Searching Seek Seeketh Seeking SeeksJump to Next Aiming Aims Glory However Judge Judges Judgeth Judging Search Searching Seek Seeketh Seeking SeeksJohn 8 1. Jesus delivers the woman taken in adultery.12. He declares himself the light of the world, and justifies his doctrine; 31. promises freedom to those who believe; 33. answers the Jews who boasted of Abraham; 48. answers their reviling, by showing his authority and dignity; 59. and slips away from those who would stone him. I do not seek My own glory. In this phrase, Jesus emphasizes His humility and submission to the Father's will. Unlike the religious leaders of His time, who often sought personal recognition and honor, Jesus consistently pointed to the Father as the source of His authority and mission. This reflects the broader biblical theme of humility, as seen in Philippians 2:5-8, where Christ's humility is highlighted. Jesus' statement also contrasts with the cultural norms of honor and shame in the ancient Near East, where personal glory was often pursued. There is One who seeks it, and He is the Judge. Persons / Places / Events 1. Jesus ChristThe speaker of this verse, Jesus is addressing the Pharisees and the Jewish leaders, emphasizing His mission and relationship with the Father. 2. The Pharisees Religious leaders of the time who often opposed Jesus and His teachings, questioning His authority and identity. 3. God the Father Referred to as "One who seeks it," indicating that God seeks the glory of His Son and is the ultimate judge. 4. Jerusalem The setting of this discourse, where Jesus often taught and confronted religious leaders. 5. The Feast of Tabernacles The broader context of John 8, where Jesus was teaching in the temple courts during this significant Jewish festival. Teaching Points Humility in ServiceJesus exemplifies humility by not seeking His own glory. As followers of Christ, we are called to serve others selflessly, trusting God to honor us in His time. God as the Ultimate Judge We are reminded that God is the ultimate judge, and we should live with an awareness of His righteous judgment, seeking to please Him rather than seeking human approval. Trust in God's Timing Just as Jesus trusted the Father to glorify Him, we should trust God's timing and plan for our lives, knowing that He sees and rewards our faithfulness. Reflecting Christ's Character In our interactions, we should strive to reflect Christ's character, prioritizing God's glory over personal recognition or advancement. Living for God's Glory Our primary aim should be to glorify God in all we do, aligning our actions and motives with His will and purpose.(50) And I seek not mine own glory.--The words are immediately connected with those which have preceded. They dishonoured Him. This to one who sought His own glory would have been matter of concern. For Him whose whole life was one of self-denial, their dishonour finds nothing which it can wound. His words repeat what He had taught them before. (See Notes on John 5:41; John 7:18.) There is one that seeketh and judgeth.--Comp. John 5:45. The thought here is that though He Himself seeks not His own glory, the Father seeketh for the honour of the Son, and judgeth between Him and those who dishonour Him. The result of the judgment as to those who keep not His word is expressed in the next verse; and as to Himself in John 16:10. Verse 50. - But, in honouring my Father, and in quietly bearing your unjustifiable reproaches, I am not seeking my glory (cf. vers. 28, 42; John 7:18). The claim of Christ to be and do so much is made because he has the happiness of the world, the salvation and life of men, and the glory of the Father as his consuming passion. He is not seeking his own glory; he is only crowning himself with the crown of utter self-abnegation. But, while he repudiates all care for his own glory, he knows that, there is One to whom that glory is dear, who seeketh his glory, and with whom it is perfectly safe, and who judgeth with absolute impartiality and infinite knowledge. Westcott quotes in illustration of ὁ ζητῶν, Philo on Genesis 42:22, "He that seeketh [maketh inquisition for blood] is not man, but God, or the Logos, or the Divine Law" ('De Jos.,' 29).Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Iἐγὼ (egō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Singular Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. {do} not οὐ (ou) Adverb Strong's 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. seek ζητῶ (zētō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 2212: To seek, search for, desire, require, demand. Of uncertain affinity; to seek; specially, to worship, or to plot. My μου (mou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. [own] τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. glory. δόξαν (doxan) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 1391: From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application. There is ἔστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. One who ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. seeks [it], ζητῶν (zētōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2212: To seek, search for, desire, require, demand. Of uncertain affinity; to seek; specially, to worship, or to plot. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. He is the Judge. κρίνων (krinōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2919: Properly, to distinguish, i.e. Decide; by implication, to try, condemn, punish. 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