John 12:42-44

Good News Translation

⁴² Even then, many Jewish authorities believed in Jesus; but because of the Pharisees they did not talk about it openly, so as not to be expelled from the synagogue. ⁴³ They loved human approval rather than the approval of God.

Judgment by Jesus' Words

⁴⁴ Jesus said in a loud voice, “Whoever believes in me believes not only in me but also in him who sent me.