John 12:42

Among the chief rulers [κ α ι ε κ τ ω ν α ρ χ ο ν τ ω ν]. Rev., more neatly and accurately, even of the rulers.

Believed on Him [ε π ι σ τ ε υ σ α ν ε ι ς α υ τ ο ν]. See on 1 12. It is to be noted that John here uses of this imperfect faith which refused to complete itself in confession, the formula for complete faith. Compare believed in His name (ii. 23), and see note there.

Confess Him [ω μ ο λ ο γ ο υ ν]. The Him, or, Rev., it, is not in the text. The verb is used absolutely. They did not make confession. See on Matthew 7:23; Matthew 10:32; Matthew 14:7.

Lest they should be put out of the synagogue [ι ν α μ η α π ο σ υ ν α γ ω γ ο ι γ ε ν ω ν τ α ι]. Better, that they should not be, etc. Compare Rev., ver. 35. On the phrase, be put out of the synagogue, see on 9 22.