John 12:42-44

Easy-to-Read Version

⁴² But many people believed in Jesus. Even many of the Jewish leaders believed in him, but they were afraid of the Pharisees, so they did not say openly that they believed. They were afraid they would be ordered to stay out of the synagogue. ⁴³ They loved praise from people more than praise from God.

Jesus’ Teaching Will Judge People

⁴⁴ Then Jesus said loudly, “Everyone who believes in me is really believing in the one who sent me.