John 12:43 meaning and explanation
For they loved praise from men more than praise from God.
John 12:43, Berean Standard Bible
Explanation preview
John has just noted that many of the leaders believed in Jesus but would not confess Him, because they feared being put out of the synagogue. This verse gives the reason behind their silence: they prized the approval of people more than the approval of God.
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