John 12:39-40,42-43

[39]Therefore[b] they could not believe,[/b] because Isaiah said again:

[40]“He has blinded their eyes and hardened their hearts, Lest they should see with their eyes, Lest they should understand with their hearts and turn, So that I should heal them.”

[42]Nevertheless even among the rulers many believed in Him, but because of the Pharisees they did not confess Him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue;

[43]for they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.