John 12:42
There were however many of the chief rulers that believed on Him; but because of the pharisees they did not confess it, lest they should be excommunicated.
1770 John Worsley NT
In The King James Version
In Context
41These things said Esaias when he saw his glory, and spake concerning Him.
43For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
Cross References
Matthew 26:69Now Peter was sitting without in the hall, and one of the maids came to him and said, Thou also wast with Jesus of Galilee:
Luke 12:8But I say unto you, Whosoever shall own me before men, the Son of man will also own him before the angels of God.
John 7:13No one however spake openly in favor of Him, for fear of the Jews.
John 9:22These things said his parents, because they were afraid of the Jews; for the Jews had already agreed, that if any one confessed Him to be Christ, he should be turned 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 →