John 12:42
The Scripture
(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:
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter Jesus is betrayed by Judas and the disciples, and he declares that he is the light of the world, a title that foreshadows his death and resurrection. The passage also shows the crowd’s misunderstanding that he is a prophet, while Jesus clarifies his role and warns that his followers will be persecuted.
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