John 8:47

The Truth Will Set You Free · John 8:30–47
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Translations

Modern
Whoever belongs to God hears the words of God. The reason you do not hear is that you do not belong to God.”
Traditional
He that is of God heareth God’s words: ye therefore hear them not, because ye are not of God.
Literal
The one being of God hears the words of God; because of this you do not hear, because you are not of God.”
Latin
Qui ex Deo est, verba Dei audit. Propterea vos non auditis, quia ex Deo non estis.

Interlinear

Greek
English
Whoever belongs to God hears the words of God. The reason you do not hear is that you do not belong to God.”

Notes

The debate about whether Jesus is the Messiah continues from 7:52. Jesus remained at the Feast of Tabernacles in Jerusalem. During the feast, the conflicts Jesus encountered in chapter 7 continued and intensified.

Theme notes and profiles

Abraham

Events

Parallels

2 John 1:4–6

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Humility John, Gospel of Peter, the Apostle

Topics

Hearing God Jesus, the Christ: Rejected Knowing His Voice Listening Listening to God Righteous: Described Righteousness: Fruits of Self-Righteousness: Pharisees Unbelief: General Scriptures Concerning