TSK · John 19:38

The fear of people becomes a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD will be set on high.

Jesus’ Burial Now when evening had already come, since it was the day of preparation(that is, the day before the Sabbath),

However, no one spoke openly about him for fear of the Jewish leaders.

Nevertheless, even among the rulers many believed in him, but because of the Pharisees they would not confess Jesus to be the Christ, so that they would not be put out of the synagogue.