John 12:43

43 They loved human approval rather than the approval of God.

John 12:43 In-Context

41 Isaiah said this because he saw Jesus' glory and spoke about him.
42 Even then, many Jewish authorities believed in Jesus; but because of the Pharisees they did not talk about it openly, so as not to be expelled from the synagogue.
43 They loved human approval rather than the approval of God.
44 Jesus said in a loud voice, "Whoever believes in me believes not only in me but also in him who sent me.
45 Whoever sees me sees also him who sent me.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.