There are also two different kinds of teachers: the one ἀφʼ ἑαυτοῦ λαλῶν, speaks his own mind, teaches his own ideas, does not represent God and reveal His mind; because he τὴν δόξαν τὴν ἰδίαν ζητεῖ, “seeks his own glory,” which of course cannot be reached by representing himself to be merely the herald of another's glory. The other style of teacher is described in the words ὁ δὲ ζητῶν … ἔστιν. Plainly He who seeks the glory of Him whose ambassador He is, has no interest in falsifying matters to advance His own interests. If His aim is to advance the glory of Him who has sent Him, He will truthfully deliver His message; ἀληθής ἐστι, καὶ ἀδικία … and injustice, dishonesty, is not in Him. The application of this general principle to Jesus was obvious.

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