Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue:
Sin embargo, muchos de los principales líderes religiosos creían secretamente en Jesús, pero no lo confesaban públicamente porque temían que los fariseos los expulsaran de la sinagoga.
Algunos líderes religiosos creían en Jesús en secreto pero tenían miedo de confesarlo públicamente.
📚 Contexto Histórico
In the first century AD, the Jewish religious leaders, including the Pharisees, held significant authority over community life, and being expelled from the synagogue meant social ostracism and loss of religious privileges, which was a major deterrent for many. This verse from the Gospel of John occurs during Jesus' ministry in Jerusalem, shortly after his triumphal entry, when some chief rulers, likely members of the Sanhedrin, believed in him privately but feared public confession due to potential backlash from the Pharisees. It reflects the broader cultural tension between personal faith and the rigid enforcement of Jewish traditions.
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