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Trust God with Your Reputation
Commentators highlight that Jesus, when faced with dishonor, did not seek to defend His own glory. He modeled complete trust in God the Father as the one who would protect His honor and act as the ultimate judge. This serves as an example for believers to entrust their reputation to God when facing unjust criticism, rather than seeking self-vindication.
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Albert Barnes
On John 8:50
18th Century
Theologian
Mine own glory. My own praise or honour. In all His teaching this was true. He did not seek to exalt or vindicate Himself. He was willing …
AT Robertson
On John 8:50
But I seek not mine own glory (εγω δε ου ζητω την δοξαν μου). As they did not seek the glory of God (5:44; 8:4).
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Charles Ellicott
On John 8:50
19th Century
Bishop
And I seek not mine own glory.—These words are immediately connected with those which have preceded. They dishonored Him.…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 8:37–59
19th Century
Preacher
I know that you are Abraham's seed; yet you seek to kill me, because my word does not have free course in you. I speak the things which I have …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 8:50
Jesus denied the allegations and placed the burden of proof back on his adversaries. His aim was to honor the Father; theirs, to bring Jesus into d…
John Gill
On John 8:50
17th Century
Pastor
I seek not mine own glory
In his doctrine, or in his miracles; which showed that he was no impostor, but a true, fai…
Matthew Henry
On John 8:48–53
17th Century
Minister
Observe Christ's disregard of the applause of men. Those who are dead to the praises of men can bear their contempt. God will seek the honour of al…