John 12:42

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

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

The same came to Jesus by night, and said to him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.

Have any of the rulers, or of the Pharisees believed on him?

Then many of the Jews who came to Mary, and had seen the things which Jesus did, believed on him.

And after this, Joseph of Arimathea (being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews) besought Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus: and Pilate gave him leave. He came therefore and took the body of Jesus.

They did not

Whoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I also confess before my Father who is in heaven.

Also I say to you, Whoever shall confess me before men, him will the Son of man also confess before the angels of God.

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

By this ye know the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ hath come in the flesh, is from God:

Lest

Yet, no man spoke openly of him, for fear of the Jews.

These 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.

They shall put you out of the synagogues: yes, the time cometh, that whoever killeth you, will think that he doeth God service.

The fear of man bringeth a snare: but he who putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.

Hearken 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.

And of whom hast thou been afraid or feared, that thou hast lied, and hast not remembered me, nor laid it to thy heart? have not I held my peace even of old, and thou fearest me not?

Hear 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.

Now Peter sat without in the palace: and a damsel came to him, saying, Thou also wast with Jesus of Galilee.

Blessed are ye when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, on account of the son of man.

And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.

Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you:

General references

Have any of the rulers, or of the Pharisees believed on him?

They brought to the Pharisees him that before was blind.

And many believed on him there.