American King James Version
"For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God. ¶ "
— John 12:43, American King James Version
“For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.”
“for they loved the glory that is of men more than the glory that is of God. ”
“for they loved men's praise more than God's praise.”
“For they loved praise from men more than praise from God.”
“For they loved the glory of men more than the glory of God.”
“For the praise of men was dearer to them than the approval of God.”
“For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.”
He has blinded their eyes, and hardened their heart; that they should not see with their eyes, nor understand with their heart, and be converted, and I should heal them.
These things said Isaiah, when he saw his glory, and spoke of him. ¶
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:
For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God. ¶
Jesus cried and said, He that believes on me, believes not on me, but on him that sent me.
And he that sees me sees him that sent me.
I am come a light into the world, that whoever believes on me should not abide in darkness.