Albert Barnes Commentary John 5:41-42

"I receive not glory from men. But I know you, that ye have not the love of God in yourselves." — John 5:41-42 (ASV)

I receive not honour, and so on. "I do not say these things because I am desiring human applause, but to account for the fact that you do not believe in me. The reason is that you do not have the love of God in you." In this passage we see:

1. That we should not seek human applause. It is of very little value, and it often keeps people from the approval of God (John 5:44).
2. Those who will not believe in Jesus Christ give evidence that they have no love for God.
3. The reason they do not believe in 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.