⁴³ for they loved human glory more than the glory that comes from God.

⁴⁴ How can you believe when you accept glory from one another and do not seek the glory that comes from the one who alone is God?^[a](A)

⁵ They do all their deeds to be seen by others, for they make their phylacteries broad and their fringes long.^{(A) 6} They love to have the place of honor at banquets and the best seats in the synagogues^{(B) 7} and to be greeted with respect in the marketplaces and to have people call them rabbi.

⁴¹ I do not accept glory from humans.

¹⁵ So he said to them, “You are those who justify yourselves in the sight of others, but God knows your hearts, for what is prized by humans is an abomination in the sight of God.^(A)

⁶ nor did we seek praise from mortals, whether from you or from others,^(A)

¹⁸ For it is not those who commend themselves that are approved but those whom the Lord commends.^(A)

² “So whenever you give alms, do not sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, so that they may be praised by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward.^(A)

⁵ Therefore do not pronounce judgment before the time, before the Lord comes, who will bring to light the things now hidden in darkness and will disclose the purposes of the heart. Then each one will receive commendation from God.^(A)

²⁶ Whoever serves me must follow me, and where I am, there will my servant be also. Whoever serves me, the Father will honor.^(A)