John 7:18 asv — He that speaketh from himself seeketh his own glory: but he that seeketh the glory of him that sent him, the same is tr…

American Standard Version

"He that speaketh from himself seeketh his own glory: but he that seeketh the glory of him that sent him, the same is true, and no unrighteousness is in him. "

— John 7:18, American Standard Version

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John 7 — Context

15

The Jews therefore marvelled, saying, How knoweth this man letters, having never learned?

16

Jesus therefore answered them, and said, My teaching is not mine, but his that sent me.

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If any man willeth to do his will, he shall know of the teaching, whether it is of God, or whether I speak from myself.

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He that speaketh from himself seeketh his own glory: but he that seeketh the glory of him that sent him, the same is true, and no unrighteousness is in him.

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Did not Moses give you the law, and yet none of you doeth the law? Why seek ye to kill me?

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The multitude answered, Thou hast a demon: who seeketh to kill thee?

21

Jesus answered and said unto them, I did one work, and ye all marvel because thereof.

John 7:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 7:18 say?
John 7:18 in the American Standard Version reads: “He that speaketh from himself seeketh his own glory: but he that seeketh the glory of him that sent him, the same is true, and no unrighteousness is in him. ”
Where is John 7:18 in the Bible?
John 7:18 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 7, verse 18.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 7:18.
What translation should I read John 7:18 in?
John 7:18 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize John 7:18?
John 7:18 reads (ASV): “He that speaketh from himself seeketh his own glory: but he that seeketh the glory of him that sent him, the same is true, and no unrighteousness is in him. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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