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The Witness of Scripture
…40yet you refuse to come to Me to have life.41I do not acceptgloryfrommen,42but I know you, that you do not have the love of God within you.…

Treasury of Scripture

I receive not honor from men.

John 5:34
But I receive not testimony from man: but these things I say, that ye might be saved.

John 6:15
When Jesus therefore perceived that they would come and take him by force, to make him a king, he departed again into a mountain himself alone.

John 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.

AcceptGloryHonorHonourPraiseReceiveAcceptGloryHonorHonourPraiseReceive1.Jesus on the Sabbath day cures him who was diseased thirty-eight years.
10.The Jews therefore object, and persecute him for it.
17.He answers for himself, and reproves them, showing by the testimony of his Father,
31.of John,
36.of his works,
39.and of the Scriptures, who he is.

I do not accept glory from men
In this statement, Jesus emphasizes His divine nature and mission, contrasting human recognition with divine approval. Throughout His ministry, Jesus consistently sought to fulfill the will of the Father rather than seeking human accolades. This reflects the broader biblical theme of God's glory being distinct from human glory, as seen in passages likeIsaiah 42:8, where God declares He will not give His glory to another. Jesus' rejection of human glory underscores His role as the humble servant prophesied inIsaiah 53, who came to serve and give His life as a ransom for many (Mark 10:45). This phrase also highlights the cultural context of first-century Judea, where religious leaders often sought honor from one another, as seen inJohn 12:43, where it is noted that many loved the praise of men more than the praise of God. Jesus' statement serves as a rebuke to such attitudes, calling His followers to seek God's approval above all.1.Jesus Christ
The central figure in this passage, Jesus is speaking to the Jewish leaders and the people, emphasizing His divine mission and authority.

2.Jewish Leaders
The audience to whom Jesus is speaking, often skeptical and critical of His claims and actions.

3.Jerusalem
The setting of this discourse, where Jesus performed many of His teachings and miracles.

4.The Healing at Bethesda
The event preceding this verse, where Jesus healed a man on the Sabbath, leading to controversy and further teaching.

5.The Father
God the Father, whose glory and approval Jesus seeks, rather than human accolades.Seeking Divine Approval
Jesus models the importance of seeking God's approval over human praise. As believers, our focus should be on pleasing God rather than seeking validation from others.

Understanding True Glory
True glory comes from God, not from human accolades. We should strive to align our actions with God's will, knowing that His recognition is eternal.

Humility in Service
Jesus' statement reflects humility. As followers of Christ, we should serve with humility, not for the sake of recognition but for the glory of God.

Discernment in Motivation
Evaluate your motivations in service and worship. Are they driven by a desire for human praise or a genuine love for God?

Reflecting Christ's Example
Jesus' life is an example of living for God's glory. We should aim to reflect His example in our daily lives, prioritizing God's will above all.1.What is the meaning of John 5:41?

2.How does John 5:41 challenge us to seek God's approval over man's?

3.What does "I do not accept glory from men" teach about humility?

4.How can John 5:41 inspire us to prioritize God's glory in daily life?

5.Compare John 5:41 with Galatians 1:10 on seeking approval. What similarities exist?

6.How can we apply John 5:41 to resist worldly validation in our actions?

7.What does Jesus mean by "I do not accept glory from men" in John 5:41?

8.How does John 5:41 challenge the pursuit of human approval in Christian life?

9.Why is divine approval more important than human recognition according to John 5:41?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from John 5?

11.Didn't Jesus never actually claim to be God?

12.What does 'no condemnation in Christ' mean?

13.1 Corinthians 2:8: How do we reconcile Paul's claim that rulers didn't recognize the Lord of glory with historical accounts of Jesus' public ministry and claims?

14.Matthew 5:22 - How does equating anger with murder align with other biblical texts where anger seems acceptable (e.g., John 2:15)?I

• The speaker is Jesus Christ—the eternal Son who became flesh to reveal the Father (John 1:14;John 14:9).

• Because He is fully God, His self-testimony carries absolute authority (“Truly, truly, I tell you,”John 8:58).

• His identity is inseparable from the Father’s glory: “I and the Father are one” (John 10:30).

• Therefore, what follows is not a mere personal preference but the divine posture of the incarnate Lord.

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do not accept

• Jesus makes a deliberate, ongoing choice: He will not receive or depend on human applause.

• This refusal is consistent with earlier statements:

– “Jesus, however, did not entrust Himself to them, for He knew them all” (John 2:24–25).

– “Perceiving that they were about to come and make Him king by force, He withdrew” (John 6:15).

• His mission centers on the Father’s will, not crowd approval: “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me” (John 4:34).

• The pattern teaches that obedience precedes popularity; Jesus models single-minded devotion.

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glory

• Glory here means honor, praise, or recognition. Jesus seeks the Father’s glory alone:

– “He who speaks on his own seeks his own glory, but He who seeks the glory of the One who sent Him is true” (John 7:18).

– “If I glorify Myself, My glory means nothing. My Father… He is the One who glorifies Me” (John 8:54).

• At the cross and resurrection, the Father will openly glorify the Son (John 17:4-5).

• By declining earthly accolades now, Jesus keeps the focus on the Father and the redemptive plan.

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from men

• Human praise is fleeting and often misdirected: “They loved praise from men more than praise from God” (John 12:43).

• Jesus contrasts the unreliable honor system of people with the perfect affirmation of the Father: “You accept glory from one another, but do not seek the glory that comes from the only God” (John 5:44).

• Paul mirrors this mindset: “We were not seeking praise from men… but from God” (1 Thessalonians 2:6; see alsoGalatians 1:10).

• Christ’s example exposes the heart’s temptation to crave applause and redirects disciples toward divine approval.

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summary

John 5:41 records Jesus’ straightforward declaration that He refuses human-sourced honor. The Son, fully aware of His divine identity, chooses to depend solely on the Father’s affirmation. By doing so, He preserves the purity of His mission, teaches that true glory comes from God, and calls believers to value heavenly approval over earthly praise.

(41)I receive not honour.--The word is better renderedglory here, and inJohn 5:44. Jesus continues to dwell, in the remainder of the discourse (John 5:41-47), on the true cause of their incredulity. "Ye will not come to Me," is the central thought. But were they, then, to follow this young Teacher, while they themselves had schools and disciples who held their teaching sacred, and their persons in honour, and addressed them as "Rabbi?" No! this is not the true coming to Him. They seek glory from men. He does not receive it (John 5:34).

Verses 41-47. -

(d)The effect of the revelation of the Son upon the Jews.Verses 41, 42. - This appeal to the will of man was apparently entirely misunderstood, and ended for the time in failure. "They would not come." Everything was prepared, but none were ready or willing to accept even so rich a blessing as life itself. This is the refrain of the whole Bible: "Ye will not; .... Ye would not;" "What could have been done more to my vineyard, that I have not done in it?" "I called, and ye refused;" "I wrote the great things of my Law; ye have counted them as strange things." Our Lord proceeds in the closing words to account in some respects for this unwillingness.I receive not glory from men, but I know you (ἔγνωκα, I have come by experience or intuition to such knowledge of you),that you have not the love of God in you. The love of God is the principle of all obedience; and Christ elsewhere declares it to be the first and great commandment of the Law. But love is the principle of all knowledge. "He that loveth not knoweth not." This principle reaches its fullest expression when we learn the greater truth that "God is love." It is true of all objects of love, the highest kind of knowledge is not possible without love. This is pre-eminently the case when we think of knowing God. Since God is essential Love, without experiencing love we cannot realize that Divine essence. Again, there is an elementary faith that precedes elementary love, but when love is once awakened, faith again deepens, and love grows by what it feeds upon, until the faith becomes vision and the love rapture. But why the opening words,I receive not glory from men? Probably they intimate opposition and questioning to some such effect as this: "Thou hast declared thyself the Giver of life and resurrection, and charged our lack of spiritual life upon our unwillingness to believe these claims and to submit ourselves to these exalted assumptions or to go to thee for life. Thou art eager, after all, for our approval and glory." To this Christ replied, "Glory from men I receive not. It is not for my sake, but for yours, I say, 'Come unto me and live;' but, alas! having searched you through and through, I discern no love, none of the spirit out of which the forces of faith can be evolved. The reason why you are unwilling to come to me for life is that you are measuring me by yourselves, and have not that self-emptying and abnegation and distrust out of which faith and love, love and faith, must ever spring."

Parallel Commentaries ...

I do not accept
λαμβάνω(lambanō)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 2983:(a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of.

glory
Δόξαν(Doxan)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1391:From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application.

from
παρὰ(para)
Preposition
Strong's 3844:Gen: from; dat: beside, in the presence of; acc: alongside of.

men,
ἀνθρώπων(anthrōpōn)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 444:A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.


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