John 7:18 web — He who speaks from himself seeks his own glory, but he who seeks the glory of him who sent him is true, and no unrighte…

World English Bible

"He who speaks from himself seeks his own glory, but he who seeks the glory of him who sent him is true, and no unrighteousness is in him."

— John 7:18, World English Bible

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John 7 — Context

15

The Jews therefore marveled, saying, "How does this man know letters, having never been educated?"

16

Jesus therefore answered them, "My teaching is not mine, but his who sent me.

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If anyone desires to do his will, he will know about the teaching, whether it is from God, or if I am speaking from myself.

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He who speaks from himself seeks his own glory, but he who seeks the glory of him who sent him is true, and no unrighteousness is in him.

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Didn't Moses give you the law, and yet none of you keeps the law? Why do you seek to kill me?"

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The multitude answered, "You have a demon! Who seeks to kill you?"

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Jesus answered them, "I did one work, and you all marvel because of it.

John 7:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 7:18 say?
John 7:18 in the World English Bible reads: “He who speaks from himself seeks his own glory, but he who seeks the glory of him who sent him 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 (WEB): “He who speaks from himself seeks his own glory, but he who seeks the glory of him who sent him 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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