John 12:42-43 There were however many of the chief rulers that believed on Him; but because of the pharisees they did not confess it, lest they should be excommunicated.

Worsley⁽ⁱ⁾ ⁴² There were however many of the chief rulers that believed on Him; but because of the pharisees they did not confess it, lest they should be excommunicated. ⁴³ For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.