Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on John 7:48 in English Standard Version "Have any of the authorities or the Pharisees believed in him?" Joh 12:42 Nevertheless, many even of the authorities believed in him, but for fear of the Pharisees they did not confess it, so that they would not be put out of the synagogue; 1Co 1:20 Where is the one who is wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the debater of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? 1Co 1:26 For consider your calling, brothers: not many of you were wise according to worldly standards, not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth. 1Co 2:8 None of the rulers of this age understood this, for if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.