It is not that I must have a human witness; I say this only in order that you may be saved.

Jesus knew that they were about to come and seize him in order to make him king by force; so he went off again to the hills by himself.

Those who speak on their own authority are trying to gain glory for themselves. But he who wants glory for the one who sent him is honest, and there is nothing false in him.

I am not seeking honor for myself. But there is one who is seeking it and who judges in my favor.

Jesus answered, "If I were to honor myself, that honor would be worth nothing. The one who honors me is my Father---the very one you say is your God.

We did not try to get praise from anyone, either from you or from others,

It was to this that God called you, for Christ himself suffered for you and left you an example, so that you would follow in his steps.

We were there when he was given honor and glory by God the Father, when the voice came to him from the Supreme Glory, saying, "This is my own dear Son, with whom I am pleased!"