John 7:18

glory. See note on John 1:14.

His glory, &c.. the glory of Him that sent.

the same. He.

true. See note on John 3:33.

unrighteousness. See App-128.

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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.

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