John 12:43

“For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.”

"For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God." - John 12:43
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What does John 12:43 mean?

John 12:43 in the King James Version (KJV) reads, "For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God." This particular verse comes towards the end of a passage where Jesus is speaking to a group of people and explaining his purpose and mission. The context of this…

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A Prayer for True Valor and Authenticity in Faith

Heavenly Father, I come before You today in a spirit of humility and reverence for Your greatness and glory. Lord, as I reflect on the profound truth found in John 12:43, "For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God," I am reminded of the tension that exists…

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John 12:43 - "For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God."
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John 4:43 - "¶ Now after two days he departed thence, and went into Galilee."
John 6:43 - "Jesus therefore answered and said unto them, Murmur not among yourselves."
John 11:43-44 – "When he had said this, Jesus called in a loud voice, 'Lazarus, come out!'"
John 11:43 - "And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth."
John 8:43 - "Why do ye not understand my speech? even because ye cannot hear my word."
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"So there was a division among the people because of him." - John 7:43
Luke 12:43 - "Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing."
Exodus 12:43 - "¶ And the LORD said unto Moses and Aaron, This is the ordinance of the passover: There shall no stranger eat thereof:"
John 5:43 - "I am come in my Father's name, and ye receive me not: if another shall come in his own name, him ye will receive."
"¶ Now after two days he departed thence, and went into Galilee." - John 4:43
"And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth." - John 11:43
"Jesus therefore answered and said unto them, Murmur not among yourselves." - John 6:43
Matthew 12:43 - "When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest, and findeth none."
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"And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth." - John 11:43
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