And I seek not mine own glory: there is one that seeketh and judgeth.
I'm not here trying to make myself look good or get famous. There's someone else who's handling that, he's the one who decides what really matters.
Jesus wasn't chasing clout, he trusted God to be his judge.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of John, chapter 8, Jesus is engaged in a heated debate with the Jewish religious leaders in Jerusalem during the Feast of Tabernacles, a major Jewish festival celebrating God's provision. He is responding to their accusations of blasphemy by asserting that he does not seek personal honor, but rather points to God as the one who truly seeks and judges. This exchange highlights the growing tension between Jesus' divine claims and the expectations of the religious establishment.
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