John 12:42
Nevertheless, among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him , lest they should be put out of the synagogue:
Webster Bible
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In Context
41These things said Isaiah, when he saw his glory, and spoke of him.
43For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
Cross References
Isaiah 51:7Hearken to me, ye that know righteousness, the people in whose heart is my law; fear ye not the reproach of men, neither be ye afraid of their revilings.
Isaiah 66:5Hear the word of the LORD, ye that tremble at his word; Your brethren that hated you, that cast you out for my name's sake, said, Let the LORD be glorified: but he shall appear to your joy, and they shall be ashamed.
Matthew 26:69Now Peter sat without in the palace: and a damsel came to him, saying, Thou also wast with Jesus of Galilee.
Luke 12:8Also I say to you, Whoever shall confess me before men, him will 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 9:22These words his parents spoke, because they feared the Jews: for the Jews had agreed already, that if any man confessed that he was Christ, he should 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 →