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◄ John 12:42►
New International Version
Yet at the same time many even among the leaders believed in him. But because of the Pharisees they would not openly acknowledge their faith for fear they would be put out of the synagogue;

New Living Translation
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.

English Standard Version
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;

Berean Standard Bible
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.

Berean Literal Bible
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.

King James Bible
Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confesshim, lest they should be put out of the synagogue:

New King James Version
Nevertheless even among the rulers many believed in Him, but because of the Pharisees they did not confessHim, lest they should be put out of the synagogue;

New American Standard Bible
Nevertheless many, even of the rulers, believed in Him, but because of the Pharisees they were not confessingHim, so that they would not be excommunicated from the synagogue;

NASB 1995
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;

NASB 1977
Nevertheless many even of the rulers believed in Him, but because of the Pharisees they were not confessingHim, lest they should be put out of the synagogue;

Legacy Standard Bible
Nevertheless many even of the rulers believed in Him, but because of the Pharisees they were not confessingHim, for fear that they would be put out of the synagogue;

Amplified Bible
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);

Christian Standard Bible
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.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
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.

American Standard Version
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:

Contemporary English Version
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.

English Revised Version
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:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Many rulers believed in Jesus. However, they wouldn't admit it publicly because the Pharisees would have thrown them out of the synagogue.

Good News Translation
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.

International Standard Version
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.

NET Bible
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.

New Heart English Bible
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,

Webster's Bible Translation
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:

Weymouth New Testament
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.
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
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.

World English Bible
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,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
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,

Berean Literal Bible
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.

Young's Literal Translation
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,

Smith's Literal Translation
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:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
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.

Catholic Public Domain Version
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.

New American Bible
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.

New Revised Standard Version
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;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
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.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
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.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
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;

Godbey New Testament
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:

Haweis New Testament
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:

Mace New Testament
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.

Weymouth New Testament
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.

Worrell New Testament
Yet, however, even from among the rulers, many believed on Him; but, because of the Pharisees, they did not confessHim, lest they should be put out of the synagogue;

Worsley New Testament
There were however many of the chief rulersthat believed on Him; but because of the pharisees they did not confessit, lest they should be excommunicated.

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Audio Bible



Context
Belief and Unbelief
41Isaiah said these things because he saw Jesus’ glory and spoke about Him.42Nevertheless,manyoftheleadersbelievedinHim;butbecause ofthePhariseesthey did not confess Him,for fear thatthey would beput out of the synagogue.43For they loved praise from men more than praise from God.…

Cross References
John 7:13
Yet no one would speak publicly about Him for fear of the Jews.

John 9:22
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.

John 19:38
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.

Matthew 10:32-33
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.

Luke 12:8-9
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.

Romans 10:9-10
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.

Matthew 23:5-7
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.

Acts 5:41-42
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.

Galatians 1:10
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.

1 John 4:15
If anyone confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God.

1 John 2:23
Whoever denies the Son does not have the Father, but whoever confesses the Son has the Father as well.

Isaiah 29:13
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.

Isaiah 51:7
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.

Isaiah 53:1
Who has believed our message? And to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed?

Jeremiah 38:19
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.”


Treasury of Scripture

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.

John 3:2
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.

John 7:48-51
Have any of the rulers or of the Pharisees believed on him? …

John 11:45
Then many of the Jews which came to Mary, and had seen the things which Jesus did, believed on him.

they did not.

Matthew 10:32
Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven.

Luke 12:8
Also I say unto you, Whosoever shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man also confess before the angels of God:

Romans 10:10
For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

lest.

John 7:13
Howbeit no man spake openly of him for fear of the Jews.

John 9:22,34
Thesewords 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…

John 16:2
They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service.

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John 12
1.Jesus excuses Mary anointing his feet.
9.The people flock to see Lazarus.
10.The chief priests consult to kill him.
12.Jesus rides into Jerusalem.
20.Greeks desire to see Jesus.
23.He foretells his death.
37.The people are generally blinded;
42.yet many chief rulers believe, but do not confess him;
44.therefore Jesus calls earnestly for confession of faith.














Nevertheless, many of the leaders believed in Him.
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 asIsaiah 53:1, 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 (John 3:1-2,John 19:38-39).

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 inProverbs 29:25, which contrasts with the call to boldness in faith found inRomans 10:9-10.

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.John 9:22 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 inMatthew 10:32-33. The synagogue's role as a community hub underscores the significant sacrifice involved in openly following Jesus during this period.

Persons / Places / Events
1.Leaders
Refers to the Jewish authorities or rulers who believed in Jesus but were hesitant to publicly confess their faith.

2.Pharisees
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.Synagogue
The central place of worship and community gathering for Jews. Being put out of the synagogue was a serious social and religious consequence.
Teaching Points
The Cost of Discipleship
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.

Fear of Man vs. Fear of God
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.

The Importance of Confession
Publicly confessing faith in Jesus is a vital aspect of Christian witness. It solidifies personal belief and serves as a testimony to others.

Courage in Faith
The passage challenges believers to examine areas where fear might be hindering their witness and to seek God's strength to overcome these fears.

Community and Belonging
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.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1.What is the meaning of John 12:42?

2.Why did some leaders believe in Jesus but fear confessing Him openly, John 12:42?

3.How can fear of others' opinions hinder our faith, according to John 12:42?

4.What does John 12:42 teach about prioritizing God's approval over human praise?

5.How can we courageously confess our faith in challenging environments today?

6.Connect John 12:42 with Matthew 10:32-33 on confessing Jesus before others.

7.Why did some leaders believe in Jesus but not confess Him openly in John 12:42?

8.How does fear of social rejection impact one's faith according to John 12:42?

9.What does John 12:42 reveal about the power of peer pressure on religious leaders?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from John 12?

11.What happens when the blind lead the blind?

12.What is the Bible's view on organized religion?

13.Why discard your confidence?

14.What does the Bible say about fearing others?
What Does John 12:42 Mean
Nevertheless,

John has just recorded that the crowds, though witnessing extraordinary signs, “still did not believe in Him” (John 12:37). Yet, in the very next breath, Scripture says “Nevertheless,” signaling that God’s grace is still at work.

• The word reminds us that unbelief is not the whole story—God keeps drawing people, even among those in positions of influence (cf.Romans 11:5).

• It echoes earlier moments where light breaks through widespread darkness, such as Elijah’s seven thousand who had not bowed to Baal (1 Kings 19:18).

• Despite rejection predicted inIsaiah 53:1, the Lord preserves a remnant whose hearts turn to Him.

many of the leaders believed in Him.

While the casual reader might expect only common folk to respond, here “many of the leaders” quietly trust Jesus.

• This anticipatesActs 6:7: “a great number of priests became obedient to the faith.”

• It also answers the Pharisees’ earlier taunt, “Have any of the rulers or Pharisees believed in Him?” (John 7:48). Yes—many did.

• Nicodemus (John 3:1; 7:50) and Joseph of Arimathea (John 19:38) stand as personal examples, showing that high rank does not immunize a person from the Spirit’s conviction.

• Their belief underscoresJohn 1:12: “to all who did receive Him…He gave the right to become children of God.”

But because of the Pharisees they did not confess Him,

Belief stayed hidden. Pressure from the dominant religious party made public allegiance costly.

•John 9:22 already recorded that “anyone who confessed Him as Christ would be put out of the synagogue.”

• Jesus had warned, “Whoever confesses Me before men, I will also confess him before My Father” (Matthew 10:32–33). The choice is stark: silence to please men or confession to honor God.

•Romans 10:9 links confession with salvation’s fullness: “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.”

• The leaders’ silence illustrates the tug-of-war between conviction and convenience, reminding us that secret faith longs for courageous expression.

for fear that they would be put out of the synagogue.

The synagogue was the social, religious, and economic hub of Jewish life. Expulsion meant isolation, lost livelihood, and family shame.

•John 16:2 forewarns, “They will put you out of the synagogues; indeed, a time is coming when anyone who kills you will think he is offering a service to God.”

• Fear of man can smother fruitful faith (Proverbs 29:25). Yet God calls His people to value eternal fellowship over temporal acceptance (Hebrews 13:13).

• Throughout Scripture, costly identification with God’s people is honored: consider Moses who “chose to suffer affliction with the people of God” rather than enjoy Egypt’s pleasures (Hebrews 11:24-26).

• The contrast sharpens the glory of later believers who, having “rejoiced that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the Name” (Acts 5:41), embraced public discipleship.

summary

John 12:42 reveals that genuine faith can sprout even in intimidating environments, yet fear of rejection can muzzle it. Leaders believed, but social and religious pressure suppressed their confession. Scripture invites every reader to move from private conviction to public allegiance, trusting that the One who saves is also worthy of open, fearless honor.

(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 onJohn 9:22. 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.Romans 10:10.)



Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Nevertheless,
ὅμως(homōs)
Conjunction
Strong's 3676: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
Strong's 4183:Much, many; often.

of
ἐκ(ek)
Preposition
Strong's 1537: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
Strong's 3588: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
Strong's 758:Present participle of archo; a first.

believed
ἐπίστευσαν(episteusan)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 4100:From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust.

in
εἰς(eis)
Preposition
Strong's 1519: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
Strong's 846: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
Strong's 235:But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.

because of
διὰ(dia)
Preposition
Strong's 1223:A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.

the
τοὺς(tous)
Article - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: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
Strong's 5330: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
Strong's 3670:From a compound of the base of homou and logos; to assent, i.e. Covenant, acknowledge.

for fear that
ἵνα(hina)
Conjunction
Strong's 2443: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
Strong's 1096: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
Strong's 656:Away from the synagogue, expelled from the synagogue, excommunicated. From apo and sunagoge; excommunicated.


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