John 12:42-46

42But even at that time, many of the Jewish leaders did believe in Jesus. But they were afraid of the Pharisees. So they did not tell people that they believed. They were afraid that the Pharisees would send them away from their meeting places.

43The Pharisees wanted other people to praise them, more than they wanted God to praise them.

44Jesus said in a loud voice, ‘Anyone who believes in me does not believe only in me. That person believes also in the one who sent me.

45Anyone who looks at me does not see only me. They see also him who sent me.

46I have come into the world to be a light for people. Everyone who believes in me will not remain in the dark. That is why I came.