Nevertheless even (ομως μεντο κα). For the old ομως see 1 Corinthians 14:7; Galatians 3:15 (only other exam…

The chief rulers. Members of the Sanhedrin — Nicodemus, Joseph, and others like them.

Because of the Pharisees. The Pharise…

Neverthele among the chief rulers also many believed on him. This is strongly a erted in opposition to the spiritual blindne of the nation…

These things said Esaias, when he was his glory, and spake of him. Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but because o…

St. John Chrysostom: And so the Evangelist tacitly explains it when he adds, But though He had done so many miracles befor…

John notes that many of the leaders believed (including probably Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus; cf. 19:38–39; Mark 15:43). Po ibly …

Neverthele among the chief rulers also
These were the members of the Jewish sanhedrim, as Nicodemus, Joseph of Arima…

Observe the method of conversion implied here. Sinners are brought to see the reality of divine things, to have some knowledge of them, and to be c…

Previously, the Evangelist described the failure of those who did not believe at all. Here he explains the failure of those who believed in secret …