KJV ORIGINAL
How can ye believe, which receive honour one of another, and seek not the honour that cometh from God only?
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
How can you actually believe when you're constantly chasing validation from each other instead of caring about what God thinks of you?
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Stop living for everyone else's approval and start caring about what actually matters.
📚 Historical Context
In the context of John 5, Jesus had just healed a man at the Pool of Bethesda on the Sabbath, which provoked the Jewish religious leaders and led to a confrontation. He was addressing their unbelief, pointing out that their desire for human approval from peers and society hindered their ability to accept Him as the Messiah. This reflects the cultural emphasis in first-century Judaism on social status and religious prestige among leaders.
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