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John 7:18John.7.18

‹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.›

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Greek original

Translations

Louis Segond 1910

Celui qui parle de son chef cherche sa propre gloire; mais celui qui cherche la gloire de celui qui l'a envoyé, celui-là est vrai, et il n'y a point d'injustice en lui.

KJV

‹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.›

Patristic reading

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  • Charles the Bald

    Letters of Charles the Bald

    who speak from their own heart are rebuked because "he who speaks from himself seeks his own glory" John 7:18. Therefore, as we have stated earlier, do not allow us to write orders or threats of excommunication in your name or by the authority of the Apostolic See, against the pa…
  • Charles the Bald

    Letters of Charles the Bald

    who speak from their own heart are rebuked because "he who speaks from himself seeks his own glory" John 7:18. Therefore, as we have stated earlier, do not allow us to write orders or threats of excommunication in your name or by the authority of the Apostolic See, against the pa…
  • Arnobius the Younger

    Conflicts on the Trinity Book One

    speaks of himself seeks his own glory; but he who seeks the glory of the one who sent him is true" (John 7:18). That is why he himself says: "Nothing from himself" (John 8:28), but obeys the commands and precepts of the Father in all things, so that his birth proves him to be the…

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