for they loved human praise more than praise from God.

42 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. 43 44 Then Jesus cried out, …

John 12:27–43 represents the end of Jesus' public ministry in the gospel of John. After being approached by non-Jewish people who believed in God, Jesus seems agitated as He anticipates His …

43 They loved praise from people more than praise from God. than either to receive honour from him, and be praised by him, or to praise and glorify him.

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary 12:37-43 Observe the method of conversion implied here. Sinners are brought to see the reality of Divine things, and to have some knowledge of them. To be …

Jesus trembled as he thought of the suffering that awaited him, but he was determined to finish the work he had come to do. He prayed that through his death he would glorify his Father, and his Father …

John 12:43 exposes a divided heart. The rulers’ secret belief was stifled by their stronger desire for human applause. Scripture consistently warns that fear of man and love of the world choke authentic …