~ but because of ~ 43_JOH_11_42  And I knew that thou hearest me always, but because of the people which stand by I said [it], that they may believe that thou hast sent me. #, 43_JOH_12_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, #,