John 12:42-44

Lexham English Bible

⁴² Yet despite that, even many of the rulers believed in him, but because of the Pharisees they did not confess it,^[a] so that they would not be expelled from the synagogue. ⁴³ For they loved the praise of men more than praise from God.

Jesus’ Final Public Appeal

⁴⁴ But Jesus cried out and said, “The one who believes in me does not believe in me, but in the one who sent me,