TSK · John 19:38

The fear of man proves to be a snare, but whoever puts his trust in Yahweh is kept safe.

When evening had now come, because it was the Preparation Day, that is, the day before the Sabbath,

Yet no one spoke openly of him for fear of the Jews.

Nevertheless even of the rulers many believed in him, but because of the Pharisees they didn't confess it, so that they wouldn't be put out of the synagogue,