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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,
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Secret Believers in High Places
Commentators emphasize the remarkable fact that “many” of the “rulers”—members of the Jewish ruling council, the Sanhedrin—came to believe in Jesus. Despite the official hostility, Christ’s message and miracles convinced even those in the highest echelons of power, such as Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathea.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The chief rulers. Members of the Sanhedrin — Nicodemus, Joseph, and others like them.
Because of the Pharisees. The Pharise…
Nevertheless even (ομως μεντο κα). For the old ομως see 1 Corinthians 14:7; Galatians 3:15 (only other exam…
19th Century
Anglican
Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him. This is strongly asserted in opposition to the spiritual blindness of the n…
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Baptist
But because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue: for they loved the praise of men more than…
John notes that many of the leaders believed (including probably Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus; cf. 19:38–39; Mark 15:43). Possibly…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Nevertheless among the chief rulers also These were the members of the Jewish sanhedrim, as Nicodemus, Joseph of Ari…
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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…
13th Century
Catholic
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 …
