John 12:42-44

Living Bible

⁴² However, even many of the Jewish leaders believed him to be the Messiah but wouldn’t admit it to anyone because of their fear that the Pharisees would excommunicate them from the synagogue; ⁴³ for they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.

⁴⁴ Jesus shouted to the crowds, “If you trust me, you are really trusting God.