Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God—"a severe remark, considering that several at least of these persons afterwards boldly confessed Christ. It indicates the displeasure with which God regarded their conduct at this time, and with which He continues to regard similar conduct" [WEBSTER and WILKINSON].
among the chief rulers also—rather, "even of the rulers"; such as Nicodemus and Joseph.
because of the Pharisees—that is, the leaders of the sects; for they were of it themselves.
put out of the synagogue—See John 9:22, John 9:34.
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing John 12:43:
Jeremiah 37:17
Jeremiah 38:19
Romans 3:23
2 Corinthians 12:6
Philippians 4:8
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