John 12:42

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

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.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Nevertheless even of the rulers many believed in him, but because of the Pharisees they didn’t confess it, so that they wouldn’t be put out of the synagogue,
World English Bible (WEB)
Nevertheless{G3676}{G3305} among{G1537} the chief rulers{G758} also{G2532} many{G4183} believed{G4100}{(G5656)} on{G1519} him{G846}; but{G235} because{G1223} of the Pharisees{G5330} they did{G3670} not{G3756} confess{G3670}{(G5707)} him, lest{G3363} they should be{G1096}{(G5638)} put out of the synagogue{G656}:
Strong's King James
(42) But yet, many from the rulers believed in Him, yet because of the Pharisees they didn't acknowledge (confess) in order to not be expelled from synagogue.
The F.O.G*
[42] Many leaders actually believed in Jesus, but wouldn't admit it publicly for fear of the Pharisees and excommunication.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
Still, however, also out of the rulers did many believe in him, but because of the Pharisees they were not confessing, that they might not be put out of the synagogue,
Young's Literal Translation

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