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

1 Peter 4:12

General references

John 7:48

John 9:13

John 10:42

Bible References

Among

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

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

Many therefore of the Jews who were come to Mary, and had seen the things, which Jesus had done, believed on him.

And after these things, Joseph of Arimathea (being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly, for fear of the Jews) asked Pilate leave, to take away the body of Jesus: and Pilate gave him leave. He came therefore and took the body of Jesus.

They did not

him will I also confess before my Father who is in heaven.

Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows. And I say to you, Whosoever shall confess me before men, him shall 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.

Hereby ye know the spirit of God: every spirit which confesseth Jesus Christ come in the flesh, is of God.

Lest

However, no man spake openly of him, for fear of the Jews.

He is of age: ask him; he will speak concerning himself. His parents said this, because they feared the Jews; for the Jews had already agreed, That if any man should own him to be Christ, he should be put out of the synagogue.

yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you, will think he doth God service.

Now Peter sat without in the hall. And one of the maid-servants came to him saying, Thou also wast with Jesus of Galilee.

Happy are ye when men shall hate you, and shall separate you from their company, and shall revile you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man's sake.

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

Beloved, wonder not at the burning which is among you, which is for your trial, as if some strange thing befell you: But as ye partake of the sufferings of Christ,

General references

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

They bring to the Pharisees the man who had aforetime been blind.

And many believed on him there.