John 7:18 — Meaning and Application

King James Version

“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.”

John 7:18

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

If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or {whether} I speak of myself.

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.

Did not Moses give you the law, and {yet} none of you keepeth the law? Why go ye about to kill me?

The people answered and said, Thou hast a devil: who goeth about to kill thee?

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John 7:1

"After these things Jesus walked in Galilee: for he would not walk in Jewry, because the Jews sought to kill him."

John 7:2

"Now the Jews' feast of tabernacles was at hand."

John 7:3

"His brethren therefore said unto him, Depart hence, and go into Judaea, that thy disciples also may see the works that thou doest."

John 7:4

"For {there is} no man {that} doeth any thing in secret, and he himself seeketh to be known openly. If thou do these things, shew thyself to the world."

John 7:5

"For neither did his brethren believe in him."

John 7:6

"Then Jesus said unto them, My time is not yet come: but your time is alway ready."

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