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John 12:42

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:

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40

He hath blinded their eyes, and hardened their heart; that they should not see with [their] eyes, nor understand with [their] heart, and be converted, and I should heal them.

41

These things said Esaias, when he saw his glory, and spake of him.

42

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:

43

For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.

44

Jesus cried and said, ‹He that believeth on me, believeth not on me, but on him that sent me.›

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