John 12:43
John 12:43 King James Version (KJV)
for they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
John 12:42-43 The Message (MSG)
On the other hand, a considerable number from the ranks of the leaders did believe. But because of the Pharisees, they didn’t come out in the open with it. They were afraid of getting kicked out of the meeting place. When push came to shove they cared more for human approval than for God’s glory.
John 12:43 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
for they loved the approval of men rather than the approval of God.
John 12:43 New Century Version (NCV)
They loved praise from people more than praise from God.
John 12:43 American Standard Version (ASV)
for they loved the glory that is of men more than the glory that is of God.
John 12:43 New International Version (NIV)
for they loved human praise more than praise from God.
John 12:43 New King James Version (NKJV)
for they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
John 12:43 Amplified Bible (AMP)
for they loved the approval of men more than the approval of God.
John 12:43 New Living Translation (NLT)
For they loved human praise more than the praise of God.