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John 7:18
He that speaketh of himself seeketh his own glory: but he that seeketh the glory of him that sent him, he is true and there is no injustice in him.
John 7:18 · Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner)
John 7:18 in other translations
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.
He who speaks on his own authority seeks his own glory, but He who seeks the glory of the One who sent Him is a man of truth; in Him there is no falsehood.
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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In context
15 And the Jews wondered, saying: How doth this man know letters, having never learned?
16 Jesus answered them and said: My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me.
17 If any man will do the will of him, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.
18 He that speaketh of himself seeketh his own glory: but he that seeketh the glory of him that sent him, he is true and there is no injustice in him.
19 Did not Moses give you the law, and yet none of you keepeth the law?
20 Why seek you to kill me? The multitude answered and said: Thou hast a devil. Who seeketh to kill thee?
21 Jesus answered and said to them: One work I have done: and you all wonder.
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