John 12:43

Overview - John 12
1	Jesus excuses Mary anointing his feet.
9	The people flock to see Lazarus.
10	The chief priests consult to kill him.
12	Christ rides into Jerusalem.
20	Greeks desire to see Jesus.
23	He foretells his death.
37	The Jews are generally blinded;
42	yet many chief rulers believe, but do not confess him;
44	therefore Jesus calls earnestly for confession of faith.

John 12:43  (King James Version)
For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.