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The praise of men. The approbation of men. It does not appear that they had a living, active faith, but that they were convinced in their …
Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott
For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.—For "praise" read in both instances glory. "The gl…
Charles Spurgeon
CharlesSpurgeon
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…
Church Fathers
ChurchFathers
St. John Chrysostom: And so the Evangelist tacitly explains it when he adds, But though He had done so many miracles befor…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
Expositor'sBible Commentary
John notes that many of the leaders believed (including probably Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus; cf. 19:38–39; Mark 15:43). Po ibly …
John Calvin
JohnCalvin
Neverthele , many even of the rulers believed in Him. The murmuring and fiercene of the Jews in rejecting Christ had risen to such a height of inso…
John Gill
JohnGill
For they loved the praise of men
To be in the esteem of men, to have their applause, and receive honour from them:
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
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…
Thomas Aquinas
ThomasAquinas
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 …
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Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes