John 12:42 asv — Nevertheless even of the rulers many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess it, lest they s…

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"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: "

— John 12:42, American Standard Version

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John 12 — Context

39

For this cause they could not believe, for that Isaiah said again,

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He hath blinded their eyes, and he hardened their heart; Lest they should see with their eyes, and perceive with their heart, And should turn, And I should heal them.

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These things said Isaiah, because he saw his glory; and he spake of him.

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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:

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for they loved the glory that is of men more than the glory that is of God.

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

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And he that beholdeth me beholdeth him that sent me.

John 12:42 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 12:42 say?
John 12:42 in the American Standard Version reads: “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: ”
Where is John 12:42 in the Bible?
John 12:42 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 12, verse 42.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 12:42.
What translation should I read John 12:42 in?
John 12:42 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize John 12:42?
John 12:42 reads (ASV): “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: ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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