John 12:42

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Summary

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:

Among

They did not

Lest

General references

John 7:48

John 9:13

John 10:42

Bible References

Among

he came to him by night, and said to him, Rabbi, we know that thou art come a teacher from God, for none can do these signs that thou doest unless God be with him.

Has any one of the rulers believed on him, or of the Pharisees?

Many therefore of the Jews who came to Mary and saw what he had done, believed on him;

And after these things Joseph of Arimathaea, who was a disciple of Jesus, but secretly through fear of the Jews, demanded of Pilate that he might take the body of Jesus: and Pilate allowed it. He came therefore and took away the body of Jesus.

They did not

Every one therefore who shall confess me before men, I also will confess him before my Father who is in the heavens.

But I say to you, Whosoever shall confess me before men, the Son of man will confess him also before the angels of God;

For with the heart is believed to righteousness; and with the mouth confession made to salvation.

Hereby ye know the Spirit of God: every spirit which confesses Jesus Christ come in flesh is of God;

Lest

However, no one spoke openly concerning him on account of their fear of the Jews.

His parents said these things because they feared the Jews, for the Jews had already agreed that if any one confessed him to be the Christ, he should be excommunicated from the synagogue.

They shall put you out of the synagogues; but the hour is coming that every one who kills you will think to render service to God;

The fear of man bringeth a snare; but whoso putteth his confidence in Jehovah is protected.

Hearken unto me, ye that know righteousness, the people in whose heart is my law; fear not the reproach of men, and be not afraid of their revilings.

And of whom hast thou been afraid or feared, that thou hast lied, and hast not remembered me, nor taken it to heart? Have not I even of long time held my peace, and thou fearest me not?

Hear the word of Jehovah, ye that tremble at his word: Your brethren that hated you, that cast you out for my name's sake, said, Let Jehovah be glorified, and let us see your joy! but they shall be ashamed.

But Peter sat without in the palace-court; and a maid came to him, saying, And thou wast with Jesus the Galilaean.

Blessed are ye when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from them, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as wicked, for the Son of man's sake:

They therefore went their way from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to be dishonoured for the name.

Beloved, take not as strange the fire of persecution which has taken place amongst you for your trial, as if a strange thing was happening to you;

General references

Has any one of the rulers believed on him, or of the Pharisees?

They bring him who was before blind to the Pharisees.

And many believed on him there.