What is the meaning of John 7:18?

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

He who speaks on his own authority seeks his own glory, but He who seeks the glory of the One who sent Him is a man of truth; in Him there is no falsehood.

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

He who speaks from himself seeks his own glory, but he who seeks the glory of him who sent him is true, and no unrighteousness is in him.

World English Bible (WEB)

He that speaketh{G2980}{(G5723)} of{G575} himself{G1438} seeketh{G2212}{(G5719)} his own{G2398} glory{G1391}: but{G1161} he that seeketh{G2212}{(G5723)} his glory{G1391} that sent{G3992}{(G5660)} him{G846}, the same{G3778} is{G2076}{(G5748)} true{G227}, and{G2532} no{G3756} unrighteousness{G93} is{G2076}{(G5748)} in{G1722} him{G846}.

Strong's King James

(18) The one speaking from himself seeks his own glory but the one seeking the glory of the One sending Him, He is firmly-true and there is no wickedness in Him.

The F.O.G*

[18] Those who speak on their own seek personal glory, but He who seeks the glory of the One who sent Him is trustworthy, with no deception in Him.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

‘He who is speaking from himself his own glory doth seek, but he who is seeking the glory of him who sent him, this one is true, and unrighteousness is not in him;

Young's Literal Translation