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But because of the Pharisees they would not openly acknowledge their faith for fear they would be put out of the synagogue; <a href="/nlt/john/12.htm">New Living Translation</a> Many people did believe in him, however, including some of the Jewish leaders. But they wouldn’t admit it for fear that the Pharisees would expel them from the synagogue. <a href="/esv/john/12.htm">English Standard Version</a> Nevertheless, many even of the authorities believed in him, but for fear of the Pharisees they did not confess it, so that they would not be put out of the synagogue; <a href="/bsb/john/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Nevertheless, many of the leaders believed in Him. But because of the Pharisees they did not confess Him, for fear that they would be put out of the synagogue. <a href="/blb/john/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Nevertheless, indeed many even of the rulers believed in Him, but on account of the Pharisees they were not confessing, so that they might not be put out of the synagogue. <a href="/kjv/john/12.htm">King James Bible</a> 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: <a href="/nkjv/john/12.htm">New King James Version</a> Nevertheless even among the rulers many believed in Him, but because of the Pharisees they did not confess Him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue; <a href="/nasb_/john/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Nevertheless many, even of the rulers, believed in Him, but because of the Pharisees they were not confessing Him, so that they would not be excommunicated from the synagogue; <a href="/nasb/john/12.htm">NASB 1995</a> Nevertheless many even of the rulers believed in Him, but because of the Pharisees they were not confessing Him, for fear that they would be put out of the synagogue; <a href="/nasb77/john/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Nevertheless many even of the rulers believed in Him, but because of the Pharisees they were not confessing Him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue; <a href="/lsb/john/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Nevertheless many even of the rulers believed in Him, but because of the Pharisees they were not confessing Him, for fear that they would be put out of the synagogue; <a href="/amp/john/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Nevertheless, even many of the leading men believed in Him [as Savior and Messiah], but because of the Pharisees they would not confess it, for fear that [if they acknowledged Him openly] they would be put out of the synagogue (excommunicated); <a href="/csb/john/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Nevertheless, many did believe in him even among the rulers, but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, so that they would not be banned from the synagogue. <a href="/hcsb/john/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Nevertheless, many did believe in Him even among the rulers, but because of the Pharisees they did not confess Him, so they would not be banned from the synagogue. <a href="/asv/john/12.htm">American Standard Version</a> Nevertheless even of the rulers many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess it, lest they should be put out of the synagogue: <a href="/cev/john/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Even then, many of the leaders put their faith in Jesus, but they did not tell anyone about it. The Pharisees had already given orders for the people not to have anything to do with anyone who had faith in Jesus. <a href="/erv/john/12.htm">English Revised Version</a> Nevertheless even of the rulers many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess it, lest they should be put out of the synagogue: <a href="/gwt/john/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Many rulers believed in Jesus. However, they wouldn't admit it publicly because the Pharisees would have thrown them out of the synagogue. <a href="/gnt/john/12.htm">Good News Translation</a> 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. <a href="/isv/john/12.htm">International Standard Version</a> Yet many people, even some of the authorities, believed in him, but because of the Pharisees they did not admit it so they would not be thrown out of the synagogue. <a href="/msb/john/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Nevertheless, many of the leaders believed in Him. But because of the Pharisees they did not confess Him, for fear that they would be put out of the synagogue. <a href="/net/john/12.htm">NET Bible</a> Nevertheless, even among the rulers many believed in him, but because of the Pharisees they would not confess Jesus to be the Christ, so that they would not be put out of the synagogue. <a href="/nheb/john/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Nevertheless even of the rulers many believed in him, but because of the Pharisees they did not confess it, so that they would not be put out of the synagogue, <a href="/wbt/john/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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: <a href="/wey/john/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Nevertheless even from among the Rulers many believed in Him. But because of the Pharisees they did not avow their belief, for fear they should be shut out from the synagogue. <a href="/web/john/12.htm">World English Bible</a> Nevertheless, even many of the rulers believed in him, but because of the Pharisees they didn’t confess it, so that they wouldn’t be put out of the synagogue, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/john/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Still, however, out of the rulers many also believed in Him, but because of the Pharisees they were not confessing, that they might not be put out of the synagogue, <a href="/blb/john/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Nevertheless, indeed many even of the rulers believed in Him, but on account of the Pharisees they were not confessing, so that they might not be put out of the synagogue. <a href="/ylt/john/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Still, however, also out of the rulers did many believe in him, but because of the Pharisees they were not confessing, that they might not be put out of the synagogue, <a href="/slt/john/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Yet nevertheless also many of the rulers believed in him; but on account of the Pharisees they did not acknowledge, lest they should be excluded from the synagogue:<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/john/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> However, many of the chief men also believed in him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, that they might not be cast out of the synagogue. <a href="/cpdv/john/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Yet truly, many of the leaders also believed in him. But because of the Pharisees, they did not confess him, so that they would not be cast out of the synagogue. <a href="/nabre/john/12.htm">New American Bible</a> Nevertheless, many, even among the authorities, believed in him, but because of the Pharisees they did not acknowledge it openly in order not to be expelled from the synagogue. <a href="/nrsvce/john/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Nevertheless many, even of the authorities, believed in him. But because of the Pharisees they did not confess it, for fear that they would be put out of the synagogue;<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/john/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Many of the leading men also believed in him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess it, so that they might not be cast out of the synagogue. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/john/12.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Many also among the Leaders believed in him, but they were not confessing him because of the Pharisees, lest they would end up outside of the synagogue.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/john/12.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But yet, many even of the rulers believed on him; but on account of the Pharisees, they would not confess him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue; <a href="/godbey/john/12.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Nevertheless indeed many of the rulers also believed on Him; but they were not confessing Him on account of the Pharisees, in order that they might not be put out of the synagogues: <a href="/haweis/john/12.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> However, notwithstanding, many even of the rulers believed on him; but on account of the Pharisees they did not make open profession, lest they should be put out of the synagogues: <a href="/mace/john/12.htm">Mace New Testament</a> nevertheless there were many even among the chief rulers, who believed on him; but they did not own it publickly for fear the Pharisees should excommunicate them. <a href="/wey/john/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Nevertheless even from among the Rulers many believed in Him. But because of the Pharisees they did not avow their belief, for fear they should be shut out from the synagogue. <a href="/worrell/john/12.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Yet, however, even from among the rulers, many believed on Him; but, because of the Pharisees, they did not confess Him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue; <a href="/worsley/john/12.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> There were however many of the chief rulers that believed on Him; but because of the pharisees they did not confess it, lest they should be excommunicated. <a href="/parallel/john/12-42.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ixy2bchmXZ0?start=4696" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/john/12.htm">Belief and Unbelief</a> 41Isaiah said these things because he saw Jesus’ glory and spoke about Him. 42<a href="/greek/3676.htm" title="3676: homōs (Conj) -- Yet, nevertheless, even. Adverb from the base of homou; at the same time, i.e. notwithstanding, yet still.">Nevertheless,</a> <a href="/greek/3305.htm" title="3305: mentoi (Conj) -- (a) indeed, really, (b) yet, however, nevertheless. From Not Used and toi; indeed though, i.e. However."></a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/4183.htm" title="4183: polloi (Adj-NMP) -- Much, many; often. ">many</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ek (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">of</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/758.htm" title="758: archontōn (N-GMP) -- Present participle of archo; a first.">leaders</a> <a href="/greek/4100.htm" title="4100: episteusan (V-AIA-3P) -- From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust.">believed</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">in</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Him;</a> <a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: alla (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.">but</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: dia (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">because of</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/5330.htm" title="5330: Pharisaious (N-AMP) -- Of Hebrew origin; a separatist, i.e. Exclusively religious; a Pharisean, i.e. Jewish sectary.">Pharisees</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouch (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/3670.htm" title="3670: hōmologoun (V-IIA-3P) -- From a compound of the base of homou and logos; to assent, i.e. Covenant, acknowledge.">they did not confess Him,</a> <a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.">for fear that</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether."></a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: genōntai (V-ASM-3P) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.">they would be</a> <a href="/greek/656.htm" title="656: aposynagōgoi (Adj-NMP) -- Away from the synagogue, expelled from the synagogue, excommunicated. From apo and sunagoge; excommunicated.">put out of the synagogue.</a> 43For they loved praise from men more than praise from God.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/john/7-13.htm">John 7:13</a> Yet no one would speak publicly about Him for fear of the Jews. <a href="/john/9-22.htm">John 9:22</a> His parents said this because they were afraid of the Jews. For the Jews had already determined that anyone who confessed Jesus as the Christ would be put out of the synagogue. <a href="/john/19-38.htm">John 19:38</a> Afterward, Joseph of Arimathea, who was a disciple of Jesus (but secretly for fear of the Jews), asked Pilate to let him remove the body of Jesus. Pilate gave him permission, so he came and removed His body. <a href="/matthew/10-32.htm">Matthew 10:32-33</a> Therefore everyone who confesses Me before men, I will also confess him before My Father in heaven. / But whoever denies Me before men, I will also deny him before My Father in heaven. <a href="/luke/12-8.htm">Luke 12:8-9</a> I tell you, everyone who confesses Me before men, the Son of Man will also confess him before the angels of God. / But whoever denies Me before men will be denied before the angels of God. <a href="/romans/10-9.htm">Romans 10:9-10</a> that if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. / For with your heart you believe and are justified, and with your mouth you confess and are saved. <a href="/matthew/23-5.htm">Matthew 23:5-7</a> All their deeds are done for men to see. They broaden their phylacteries and lengthen their tassels. / They love the places of honor at banquets, the chief seats in the synagogues, / the greetings in the marketplaces, and the title of ‘Rabbi’ by which they are addressed. <a href="/acts/5-41.htm">Acts 5:41-42</a> The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name. / Every day, in the temple courts and from house to house, they did not stop teaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus is the Christ. <a href="/galatians/1-10.htm">Galatians 1:10</a> Am I now seeking the approval of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ. <a href="/1_john/4-15.htm">1 John 4:15</a> If anyone confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God. <a href="/1_john/2-23.htm">1 John 2:23</a> Whoever denies the Son does not have the Father, but whoever confesses the Son has the Father as well. <a href="/isaiah/29-13.htm">Isaiah 29:13</a> Therefore the Lord said: “These people draw near to Me with their mouths and honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me. Their worship of Me is but rules taught by men. <a href="/isaiah/51-7.htm">Isaiah 51:7</a> Listen to Me, you who know what is right, you people with My law in your hearts: Do not fear the scorn of men; do not be broken by their insults. <a href="/isaiah/53-1.htm">Isaiah 53:1</a> Who has believed our message? And to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed? <a href="/jeremiah/38-19.htm">Jeremiah 38:19</a> But King Zedekiah said to Jeremiah, “I am afraid of the Jews who have deserted to the Chaldeans, for the Chaldeans may deliver me into their hands to abuse me.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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.<a href="/john/3-2.htm">John 3:2</a> The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.<a href="/john/7-48.htm">John 7:48-51</a> Have any of the rulers or of the Pharisees believed on him? … <a href="/john/11-45.htm">John 11:45</a> Then many of the Jews which came to Mary, and had seen the things which Jesus did, believed on him.they did not.<a href="/matthew/10-32.htm">Matthew 10:32</a> Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven.<a href="/luke/12-8.htm">Luke 12:8</a> Also I say unto you, Whosoever shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man also confess before the angels of God:<a href="/romans/10-10.htm">Romans 10:10</a> For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.lest.<a href="/john/7-13.htm">John 7:13</a> Howbeit no man spake openly of him for fear of the Jews.<a href="/john/9-22.htm">John 9:22,34</a> These words spake his parents, because they feared the Jews: for the Jews had agreed already, that if any man did confess that he was Christ, he should be put out of the synagogue… <a href="/john/16-2.htm">John 16:2</a> They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/12-39.htm">Account</a> <a href="/john/7-15.htm">Although</a> <a href="/john/7-48.htm">Authorities</a> <a href="/matthew/7-23.htm">Avow</a> <a href="/john/12-39.htm">Belief</a> <a href="/john/12-39.htm">Believe</a> <a href="/john/12-38.htm">Believed</a> <a href="/john/12-10.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/john/9-22.htm">Confess</a> <a href="/mark/1-5.htm">Confessing</a> <a href="/john/12-40.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/john/12-17.htm">However</a> <a href="/john/11-6.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/john/11-15.htm">Nevertheless</a> <a href="/john/11-54.htm">Openly</a> <a href="/john/12-19.htm">Pharisees</a> <a href="/john/7-48.htm">Rulers</a> <a href="/john/9-27.htm">Shut</a> <a href="/john/9-34.htm">Synagogue</a> <a href="/john/12-36.htm">Time</a> <a href="/john/11-32.htm">Wouldn't</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/john/13-11.htm">Account</a> <a href="/john/13-3.htm">Although</a> <a href="/acts/4-23.htm">Authorities</a> <a href="/acts/24-14.htm">Avow</a> <a href="/john/19-35.htm">Belief</a> <a href="/john/12-44.htm">Believe</a> <a href="/john/16-27.htm">Believed</a> <a href="/john/18-3.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/acts/23-8.htm">Confess</a> <a href="/acts/19-18.htm">Confessing</a> <a href="/john/14-27.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/john/13-29.htm">However</a> <a href="/john/16-2.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/john/16-7.htm">Nevertheless</a> <a href="/john/16-29.htm">Openly</a> <a href="/john/18-3.htm">Pharisees</a> <a href="/acts/3-17.htm">Rulers</a> <a href="/john/20-19.htm">Shut</a> <a href="/john/16-2.htm">Synagogue</a> <a href="/john/13-1.htm">Time</a> <a href="/john/15-24.htm">Wouldn't</a><div class="vheading2">John 12</div>1. <a href="/john/12-1.htm">Jesus excuses Mary anointing his feet.</a> 9. <a href="/john/12-9.htm">The people flock to see Lazarus.</a> 10. <a href="/john/12-10.htm">The chief priests consult to kill him.</a> 12. <a href="/john/12-12.htm">Jesus rides into Jerusalem.</a> 20. <a href="/john/12-20.htm">Greeks desire to see Jesus.</a> 23. <a href="/john/12-23.htm">He foretells his death.</a> 37. <a href="/john/12-37.htm">The people are generally blinded;</a> 42. <a href="/john/12-42.htm">yet many chief rulers believe, but do not confess him;</a> 44. <a href="/john/12-44.htm">therefore Jesus calls earnestly for confession of faith.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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This phrase highlights the impact of Jesus' ministry even among the Jewish leaders, who were typically resistant to His message. The term "leaders" likely refers to members of the Sanhedrin, the ruling council of the Jews, which included Pharisees and Sadducees. Despite their positions, some were convinced by Jesus' teachings and miracles. This belief among the leaders fulfills prophecies such as <a href="/isaiah/53.htm">Isaiah 53:1</a>, which speaks of the arm of the Lord being revealed, indicating that even those in authority would recognize the Messiah. Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathea are examples of such leaders who believed in Jesus (<a href="/john/3.htm">John 3:1-2</a>, <a href="/john/19-38.htm">John 19:38-39</a>).But because of the Pharisees they did not confess Him, The Pharisees were a powerful religious group known for their strict adherence to the Law and traditions. Their influence was significant in the synagogues and among the people. The leaders' fear of the Pharisees indicates the social and religious pressure to conform to established norms. Confession of faith in Jesus would have been seen as a direct challenge to the Pharisaic authority and interpretation of the Law. This reluctance to confess publicly is reminiscent of the fear of man described in <a href="/proverbs/29-25.htm">Proverbs 29:25</a>, which contrasts with the call to boldness in faith found in <a href="/romans/10-9.htm">Romans 10:9-10</a>.for fear that they would be put out of the synagogue. Being put out of the synagogue was a severe consequence, as the synagogue was central to Jewish religious, social, and community life. This expulsion, known as "herem," meant exclusion from the religious community and social ostracism. <a href="/john/9-22.htm">John 9:22</a> provides a similar context where the parents of the man born blind feared the Jewish leaders for the same reason. This fear reflects the cost of discipleship and the challenge of prioritizing allegiance to Christ over societal acceptance, as Jesus taught in <a href="/matthew/10-32.htm">Matthew 10:32-33</a>. The synagogue's role as a community hub underscores the significant sacrifice involved in openly following Jesus during this period.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/l/leaders.htm">Leaders</a> Refers to the Jewish authorities or rulers who believed in Jesus but were hesitant to publicly confess their faith. 2. <a href="/topical/p/pharisees.htm">Pharisees</a> A prominent religious group in Judaism known for strict adherence to the Law and traditions. They held significant influence over religious and social matters. 3. <a href="/topical/s/synagogue.htm">Synagogue</a> The central place of worship and community gathering for Jews. Being put out of the synagogue was a serious social and religious consequence.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_cost_of_discipleship.htm">The Cost of Discipleship</a> Believing in Jesus often comes with a cost, including social and religious ostracism. True discipleship requires courage to stand for one's faith despite potential consequences. <a href="/topical/f/fear_of_man_vs._fear_of_god.htm">Fear of Man vs. Fear of God</a> The leaders' fear of the Pharisees highlights the struggle between fearing man and fearing God. Believers are called to prioritize God's approval over human acceptance. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_confession.htm">The Importance of Confession</a> Publicly confessing faith in Jesus is a vital aspect of Christian witness. It solidifies personal belief and serves as a testimony to others. <a href="/topical/c/courage_in_faith.htm">Courage in Faith</a> The passage challenges believers to examine areas where fear might be hindering their witness and to seek God's strength to overcome these fears. <a href="/topical/c/community_and_belonging.htm">Community and Belonging</a> The fear of being put out of the synagogue underscores the human need for community. Believers are encouraged to find their primary identity and belonging in Christ and His body, the Church.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_john_12.htm">Top 10 Lessons from John 12</a> <a href="/q/george_mand#252;ller__bio,_quotes,_legacy.htm">What happens when the blind lead the blind?</a> <a href="/q/bible's_stance_on_organized_religion.htm">What is the Bible's view on organized religion?</a> <a href="/q/why_discard_your_confidence.htm">Why discard your confidence?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_fearing_others.htm">What does the Bible say about fearing others?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/john/12.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(42) Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him.--This is strongly asserted in opposition to the spiritual blindness of the nation. There were, notwithstanding, many even in the Sanhedrin itself who believed on Him.But because of the Pharisees they did not confess.--Comp. Note on <a href="/john/9-22.htm" title="These words spoke his parents, because they feared the Jews: for the Jews had agreed already, that if any man did confess that he was Christ, he should be put out of the synagogue.">John 9:22</a>. It seems from the present passage that the Pharisees were the most determined foes of Christ, and that even the rulers were kept in awe by their threat of excommunication. This submission to the Pharisees' yoke which kept them from Christ was itself blinding their eyes and hardening their hearts. They are at once, therefore, the exception to, and the illustration of, the principle of which St. John was speaking. They had the power to see the truth, but they had not the will to face boldly the results of their own convictions, and the unused power ceased to exist. (Comp. <a href="/romans/10-10.htm" title="For with the heart man believes to righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made to salvation.">Romans 10:10</a>.) <a href="/commentaries/john/12-42.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Nevertheless, ὅμως (homōs) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3676.htm">Strong's 3676: </a> Yet, nevertheless, even. Adverb from the base of homou; at the same time, i.e. notwithstanding, yet still. many πολλοὶ (polloi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4183.htm">Strong's 4183: </a> Much, many; often. of ἐκ (ek) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. leaders ἀρχόντων (archontōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_758.htm">Strong's 758: </a> Present participle of archo; a first. believed ἐπίστευσαν (episteusan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4100.htm">Strong's 4100: </a> From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust. in εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. Him; αὐτόν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. but ἀλλὰ (alla) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_235.htm">Strong's 235: </a> But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. because of διὰ (dia) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. the τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Pharisees Φαρισαίους (Pharisaious) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5330.htm">Strong's 5330: </a> Of Hebrew origin; a separatist, i.e. Exclusively religious; a Pharisean, i.e. Jewish sectary. they did not confess [Him], ὡμολόγουν (hōmologoun) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3670.htm">Strong's 3670: </a> From a compound of the base of homou and logos; to assent, i.e. Covenant, acknowledge. for fear that ἵνα (hina) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. they would be γένωνται (genōntai) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Middle - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1096.htm">Strong's 1096: </a> A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. put out of the synagogue. ἀποσυνάγωγοι (aposynagōgoi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_656.htm">Strong's 656: </a> Away from the synagogue, expelled from the synagogue, excommunicated. 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