John 12:41-44 NIV

[41] Isaiah said this because he saw Jesus’ glory and spoke about him. [42] Yet at the same time many even among the leaders believed in him. But because of the Pharisees they would not openly acknowledge their faith for fear they would be put out of the synagogue; [43] for they loved human praise more than praise from God. [44] Then Jesus cried out, “Whoever believes in me does not believe in me only, but in the one who sent me.