42 Yet at the same time many even among the leaders believed in him.(A) But because of the Pharisees(B) they would not openly acknowledge their faith for fear they would be put out of the synagogue;(C) 43 for they loved human praise(D) more than praise from God.(E)

Read full chapter

42 Nevertheless, (A)many even of the authorities believed in him, but (B)for fear of the Pharisees they did not (C)confess it, so that they would not be (D)put out of the synagogue; 43 (E)for they loved the glory that comes from man more than the glory that comes from God.

Read full chapter

42-43 On the other hand, a considerable number from the ranks of the leaders did believe. But because of the Pharisees, they didn’t come out in the open with it. They were afraid of getting kicked out of the meeting place. When push came to shove they cared more for human approval than for God’s glory.

Read full chapter