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.