John 12:43
For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of Elohim.
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Context
41 These things said Esaias, when he saw his glory, and spake of him.
42 Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess , lest they should be put out of the synagogue:
43 For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of Elohim.
44 Yahusha cried and said, He that believeth on me, believeth not on me, but on him that sent me.
45 And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me.