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God-Given Glory
Jesus responds to the accusation of self-aggrandizement by stating that any glory He claims for Himself is "nothing." Commentators stress that Jesus's true honor and authority are not self-proclaimed but are bestowed by God the Father. This divine validation, demonstrated through miracles and voices from heaven, is the foundation of His claims, not personal ambition.
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Albert Barnes
On John 8:54
18th Century
Theologian
If I honour myself. If I commend or praise myself. If I had no other honour and sought no other honour than that which proceeds from a des…
AT Robertson
On John 8:54
If I glorify myself (εαν εγω δοξασω εμαυτον). Third-class condition with εαν and first aorist active subjunctive (or future active…
Charles Ellicott
On John 8:54
19th Century
Bishop
If I honour myself, my honour is nothing.—The word rendered “honour” is not the same as that in John 8:49. It is better t…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 8:54–56
19th Century
Preacher
Jesus answered, If I honour myself, my honour is nothing: it is my Father that honoureth me; of whom ye say, that he is our God: yet ye have no…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 8:54
Again Jesus referred his defense to the Father, for God was responsible for Jesus’ message and vindication. He reminded them that the God they clai…
John Calvin
On John 8:54
16th Century
Theologian
If I glorify myself. Before replying to that unjust comparison, he begins by saying that he does not seek his own glory,…
John Gill
On John 8:54
17th Century
Pastor
Jesus answered, if I honour myself, my honour is nothing ,
&c.] It is empty and vain, and will not continue; see ([R…
Matthew Henry
On John 8:54–59
17th Century
Minister
Christ and all who are His depend on God for honor. People may be able to dispute about God, yet may not know Him. Those who do not know God and do…