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:”

"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:" - John 12:42
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What does John 12:42 mean?

The verse John 12:42 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "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." This verse is an integral part of the…

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The Fear of Confession: A Call to Authentic Faith

John 12:42 states, "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." This profound verse offers a glimpse into the challenges faced by early believers…

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Prayer for Courage and Faithful Confession

O Heavenly Father, In the quietness of this moment, we come before You with hearts that are both heavy and hopeful. We reflect on the words of John 12:42 from Your sacred Word: “Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did…

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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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John 10:42 - "And many believed on him there."
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"And many believed on him there." - John 10:42
John 5:42 - "But I know you, that ye have not the love of God in you."
John 19:42 - "There laid they Jesus therefore because of the Jews' preparation day; for the sepulchre was nigh at hand."
John 7:42 - "Hath not the scripture said, That Christ cometh of the seed of David, and out of the town of Bethlehem, where David was?"
Genesis 42:12 - "And he said unto them, Nay, but to see the nakedness of the land ye are come."
Isaiah 42:12 - "Let them give glory unto the LORD, and declare his praise in the islands."
Mark 12:42 - "And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing."
John 6:42 - "And they said, Is not this Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? how is it then that he saith, I came down from heaven?"
John 11:42 - "And I knew that thou hearest me always: but because of the people which stand by I said it, that they may believe that thou hast sent me."
Nehemiah 12:42 - "And Maaseiah, and Shemaiah, and Eleazar, and Uzzi, and Jehohanan, and Malchijah, and Elam, and Ezer. And the singers sang loud, with Jezrahiah their overseer."
"But I know you, that ye have not the love of God in you." - John 5:42
John 4:42 - "And said unto the woman, Now we believe, not because of thy saying: for we have heard him ourselves, and know that this is indeed the Christ, the Saviour of the world."
John 7:42 Has not the Scripture said that the Christ comes from the seed of David and from the town of Bethlehem, where David was?”
Jeremiah 42:12 - "And I will shew mercies unto you, that he may have mercy upon you, and cause you to return to your own land."
"There laid they Jesus therefore because of the Jews' preparation day; for the sepulchre was nigh at hand." - John 19:42
John 1:42 - "And he brought him to Jesus. And when Jesus beheld him, he said, Thou art Simon the son of Jona: thou shalt be called Cephas, which is by interpretation, A stone."
Exodus 12:42 - "It is a night to be much observed unto the LORD for bringing them out from the land of Egypt: this is that night of the LORD to be observed of all the children of Israel in their generations."
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