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John 5:41

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does John 5:41 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “I receive not glory from men.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

I receive not glory from men.
John 5:41 — American Standard Version

Context — John 5

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
38And ye have not his word abiding in you: for whom he sent, him ye believe not.
39Ye search the scriptures, because ye think that in them ye have eternal life; and these are they which bear witness of me;
40and ye will not come to me, that ye may have life.
41I receive not glory from men.
42But I know you, that ye have not the love of God in yourselves.
43I am come in my Father`s name, and ye receive me not: if another shall come in his own name, him ye will receive.
44How can ye believe, who receive glory one of another, and the glory that [cometh] from the only God ye seek not?
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“I receive not honour from men.] Not but that honour from men was due to Christ; and it becomes all men to honour him, as they do the Father; and he does receive honour and glory, and blessing from his saints, by their praying to him, praising him, believing in him, and serving him; but his sense is, that in asserting his equality with the Father, and in producing the testimonies he did, in proof of it, his view was not to obtain honour and applause among men, but to vindicate himself, and glorify his Father: nor did he say what he had just now said, about men’s coming to him, with any such intention, to gather a party to him, to set up himself as a temporal king, in great pomp and splendour,…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“I receive not honour from men--contrasting His own end with theirs, which was to obtain human applause.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“I receive not honour ... - “I do not say these things because I am desirous of human applause, but to account for the fact that you do not believe on me. The reason is, that you have not the love of God in you.” In this passage we see: That we should not seek for human applause. It is of very little value, and it often keeps men from the approbation of God, John 5:44. They who will not believe on Jesus Christ give evidence that they have no love for God. The reason why they do not believe on him is because they have no regard for his character, wishes, or law. Love of God - Love to God. In you - In your hearts. You do not love God. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“I receive not honour from men - I need it not. I seek it not from you for my own sake. John 5:42”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“5:41-47 Jewish trials sought to discover the truth. Falsely accused defendants could not only prove their innocence but also prosecute their accusers, which Jesus did here.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Joh 5:34, Joh 6:15, Joh 7:18, Joh 8:50, Joh 8:54; Th1 2:6; Pe1 2:21; Pe2 1:17 John 5:42”
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