42Nevertheless 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:
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Howbeit no man spake openly of him for fear of the Jews.
These words spake his parents, because they feared the Jews: for the Jews had agreed already, that if any man did confess that he was Christ, he should be put out of the synagogue.
Hearken unto me, ye that know righteousness, the people in whose heart is my law; fear ye not the reproach of men, neither be ye afraid of their revilings.
Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven.
The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
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Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 42-43)Some honour was done to Christ by these rulers: for they believed on him , were convinced that he was sent of God, and received his doctrine as divine; but they did not do him honour enough, for they had not courage to own their faith in him. Many professed more kindness for Christ than really they had; these had more kindness for him than they were willing to profess. See here what a struggle was…
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