for they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
John 12:43
Surrounding context
12:42 Nevertheless even among the rulers many believed in Him, but because of the Pharisees they did not confess Him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue;
12:43 for they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
12:44 Then Jesus cried out and said, "He who believes in Me, believes not in Me but in Him who sent Me.