John 12:36–43
36 While you have the light,y believe in the light so that you may become children of light.” Jesus said this, then went away and hid from them.z
37 Even though he had performed so many signs in their presence, they did not believe in him. 38 This was to fulfillaa the word of Isaiahab the prophet, who said:C
Lord, who has believed our message?
And to whom has the armac of the Lord been revealed?D,ad
39 This is why they were unable to believe, because Isaiah also said:
40 He has blindedae their eyes
and hardened their hearts,af
so that they would not see with their eyes
or understand with their hearts,
and turn,ag
41 Isaiah said these things becauseF he saw his gloryai and spoke about him.
42 Nevertheless, many did believe in him even among the rulers,aj but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, so that they would not be banned from the synagogue. 43 For they loved human praiseak more than praise from God.al