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John 5:41

John 5:41
I receive not honour from men.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

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…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

John 5:41-42

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…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

I receive not honor from men - I do not stand in need of you or your testimony. I act neither through self-interest nor vanity. Your salvation can add nothing to me, nor can your destruction injure…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

John 5:31-47

In these verses our Lord Jesus proves and confirms the commission he had produced, and makes it out that he was sent of God to be the Messiah.

I. He sets aside his own testimony of himself (Joh 5:31):…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

John 5:41-44

Not that I seek glory from men; had I done so, you would have received Me. Your worldliness prevents you from receiving One whose motives are not worldly.