John 12:39-43

Living_Oracles(i) 39 For this reason they could not believe; Isaiah having said, also, 40 "He has blinded their eyes, and blunted their understanding, that they might not see with their eyes, comprehend with their understanding, and be converted, that I might heal them." 41 These things said Isaiah, when he saw his glory, and spoke concerning him. 42 Nevertheless, there were several, even of the magistrates, who believed on him; but, for fear of the Pharisees, did not avow it, lest they should be expelled the synagogue; 43 for they preferred approbation of men to the approbation of God.