The Unbelief Of The Jews

[37] But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him: [38] That the saying of Esaias the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spake, Lord, who hath believed our report? and to whom hath the arm of the Lord been revealed? [39] Therefore they could not believe, because that Esaias said again, [40] He hath blinded their eyes, and hardened their heart; that they should not see with their eyes, nor understand with their heart, and be converted, and I should heal them. [41] These things said Esaias, when he saw his glory, and spake of him. [42] Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue: [43] For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.

And they also, if they abide not still in unbelief, shall be graffed in: for God is able to graff them in again.

• Unbelief

But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles, and made their minds evil affected against the brethren.

For if the casting away of them be the reconciling of the world, what shall the receiving of them be, but life from the dead?

For what if some did not believe? shall their unbelief make the faith of God without effect?

The Jews answered him, saying, For a good work we stone thee not; but for blasphemy; and because that thou, being a man, makest thyself God.

For as ye in times past have not believed God, yet have now obtained mercy through their unbelief:

But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him:

• Indecision
• Synagogue

Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue: