John 12:42 | DiscipleDeck

Bible Commentary

John 12:42

Secret belief that cannot be confessed is fragile faith. Fear of people silenced what their hearts knew. Believing is not enough if you will not stand for what you believe.

Memory phrase: Do not be a secret believer.

Talk about it: Why is it dangerous to believe in Jesus but keep it secret?

Prayer: Lord Jesus, give me courage to stand for You.

The Daily Devotional

One devotional. Every morning.

The full reading, the passage behind it, and where to go deeper — in your inbox before the day starts. No ads, ever.

We'll send one email to confirm it's really you. Unsubscribe in one tap, any time.

Continue tomorrow

Turn Bible study into a daily habit

Read today's devotional, save your progress, and receive a gentle daily reminder.

Read today's devotional Save my progress

More for John 12:42

Continue with other commentaries and DiscipleDeck content connected to this verse, chapter, or topic.

Other commentaries

John 12 — OverviewJohn 12 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleIt was a melancholy account which we had in the close of the foregoing chapter of the dishonour done to our Lord Jesus, when the scribes and Pharisees proclaimed him a traitor to their church, and put upon him…John 12 — OverviewJohn 12 · Treasury of Scripture KnowledgeJohn 12:1, Jesus excuses Mary anointing his feet; John 12:9, The people flock to see Lazarus; John 12:10, The chief priests consult to kill him; John 12:12, Christ rides into Jerusalem; John 12:20, Greeks desire to see…John 12 — OverviewJohn 12 · Little Bible — for children and parentsSix days before Passover, Jesus returns to Bethany. Mary pours expensive perfume on Jesus' feet in love. The next day, crowds wave palm branches as Jesus enters Jerusalem on a donkey — the King has come! Some Greeks ask…John 12:42-43John 12:42-43 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleSome 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…John 12:42John 12:42 · Treasury of Scripture Knowledgeamong: John 3:2, John 7:48-51, John 11:45, John 19:38 they did not: Matthew 10:32; Luke 12:8; Romans 10:10; 1 John 4:2, 1 John 4:15 lest: John 7:13, John 9:22, John 9:34, John 16:2; Proverbs 29:25; Isaiah 51:7, Isaiah…John 12:42John 12:42 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleNevertheless among the chief rulers also,.... These were the members of the Jewish sanhedrim, as Nicodemus, Joseph of Arimathea, and others:many believed on him; that he was the Messiah, though they did not believe in…

commentaryRecommended resourceExplore this resource connected to the verse you are reading.commentaryRecommended resourceExplore this resource connected to the verse you are reading.commentaryRecommended resourceExplore this resource connected to the verse you are reading.devotionThe Grain of WheatIf you feel like you've been buried, remember: you might just be planted. The seed has to break for the harvest to grow. Trust the Gardener.DiscipleDeck sermonA Preservative Against Unsettled Notions, and Want of Principles, in Regard to Righteousness and Christian Perfection Being a More Particular Answer to Doctor Trapp's Four Sermons Upon the Same TextA Preservative Against Unsettled Notions, and Want of Principles, in Regard to Righteousness and Christian Perfection Ecclesiastes 7:16 — “Be not righteous...George Whitefield sermonThe Cross and the World -- Part II, if I be lifted up...George H. Morrison sermonThe Cross and the World -- Part III, if I be lifted up...George H. Morrison sermonThe Anointing at BethanyJesus Was Calm on His Way to the Cross We are now approaching the last days of the earthly life of Jesus in our study of Matthew's Gospel, and our lesson...George H. Morrison