KJV: For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
YLT: for they loved the glory of men more than the glory of God.
Darby: for they loved glory from men rather than glory from God.
ASV: for they loved the glory that is of men more than the glory that is of God.
| ἠγάπησαν | they loved |
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Parse: Verb, Aorist Indicative Active, 3rd Person Plural Root: ἀγαπάω Sense: of persons. |
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| δόξαν | glory |
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Parse: Noun, Accusative Feminine Singular Root: δόξα Sense: opinion, judgment, view. |
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| τῶν | - |
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Parse: Article, Genitive Masculine Plural Root: ὁ Sense: this, that, these, etc. |
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| ἀνθρώπων | of men |
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Parse: Noun, Genitive Masculine Plural Root: ἄνθρωπος Sense: a human being, whether male or female. |
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| μᾶλλον | more |
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Parse: Adverb Root: μᾶλλον Sense: more, to a greater degree, rather. |
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| ἤπερ | than |
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Parse: Conjunction Root: ἤπερ Sense: than. |
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| τοῦ | - |
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Parse: Article, Genitive Masculine Singular Root: ὁ Sense: this, that, these, etc. |
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| Θεοῦ | of God |
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Parse: Noun, Genitive Masculine Singular Root: θεός Sense: a god or goddess, a general name of deities or divinities. |
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Greek Commentary for John 12:43
Much better, Rev., glory, because suggesting a contrast with the vision of divine glory referred to in John 12:41. Compare John 5:44. [source]
The word cannot be rendered by a corresponding word in English The force is, “more than the glory of God, though He is so much more glorious.” The word is found nowhere else in the New Testament. Some authorities read ὕπερ , above. [source]
Reverse Greek Commentary Search for John 12:43
Mere honour and praise Jesus does not expect from men (John 5:34). This is not wounded pride, for ambition is not Christ‘s motive. He is unlike the Jews (John 5:44; John 12:43; Matthew 6:1.) and seeks not his own glory, but the glory and fellowship of the Father (John 1:14; John 2:11; John 7:18). Paul did not seek glory from men (1 Thessalonians 2:6). [source]
Better worthily. For ἀξίως comp. lxx, Wisd. 7:15; 16:1; Luke href="/desk/?q=lu+6:20&sr=1">Luke 6:20. Δόξα gloryis not used in N.T. in its primary, classical sense of opinion or notion. It signifies reputation, John 12:43; Romans 2:7, Romans 2:10: brightness or splendor, Acts 22:11; Romans 9:4; 1 Corinthians 15:40. Glory of God expresses the sum total of the divine perfections. The idea is prominent in redemptive revelation: see Isaiah 60:1; Romans 5:2; Romans 6:4. It expresses the form in which God reveals himself in the economy of salvation: see Romans 9:23; Ephesians 1:12; 1 Timothy 1:11. It is the means by which the redemptive work is carried on: see 2 Peter 1:3; Romans 6:4; Ephesians 3:16; Colossians 1:11. It is the goal of Christian hope: see Romans 5:2; Romans 8:18, Romans 8:21; Titus 2:13. [source]