38. But this was to fulfill the word of Isaiah the prophet, who said: Lord, who has believed our message?And who has the arm of the Lordbeen revealed to?
39. This is why they were unable to believe, because Isaiah also said:
40. He has blinded their eyesand hardened their hearts, so that they would not see with their eyesor understand with their hearts,and be converted, and I would heal them.
41. Isaiah said these things because he saw His glory and spoke about Him.
42. Nevertheless, many did believe in Him even among the rulers, but because of the Pharisees they did not confess Him, so they would not be banned from the synagogue.