He who speaks from himself seeks his own glory, but he who seeks the glory of him who sent him is true, and no unrighteousness is in him.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
John 7:18 in context
John 7:15–21
15
The Jews therefore marveled, saying, “How does this man know letters, having never been educated?”
16
Jesus therefore answered them, “My teaching is not mine, but his who sent me.
17
If anyone desires to do his will, he will know about the teaching, whether it is from God or if I am speaking from myself.
18
Selected verse
He who speaks from himself seeks his own glory, but he who seeks the glory of him who sent him is true, and no unrighteousness is in him.
19
Didn’t Moses give you the law, and yet none of you keeps the law? Why do you seek to kill me?”
20
The multitude answered, “You have a demon! Who seeks to kill you?”
21
Jesus answered them, “I did one work and you all marvel because of it.
Continue with John 7
Read the complete chapter in World English Bible Updated.
Open John 7