John 12:42
Nevertheless, even among the chief rulers, many believed in him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue:
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In Context
41These things Isaiah said because he saw his glory and spoke of him.
43For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
Cross References
Matthew 26:69Now Peter sat outside in the courtyard: and a maid came to him, saying, You also were with Jesus of Galilee.
Luke 12:8And I say to you, Whoever shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man also confess before the angels of God:
John 7:13Yet no man spoke openly of him for fear of the Jews.
John 9:22His parents said this because they feared the Jews: for the Jews had agreed already, that if any man confessed him to be the Christ, he would be put out of the synagogue.
Matthew Henry on John 12:38-42
The Unbelief of the People. 37 But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him: 38 That the saying of Esaias the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spake, Lord, who hath believed our report? and to whom hath the arm of the Lord been revealed? 39 Therefore they could not believe, because that Esaias said again, 40 He hath blinded their eyes, and hardened their heart; that they should not see with their eyes, nor understand with their heart, and be converted, and I should heal… Read the whole commentary →