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john 8:43

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John 8:43

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”

— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

Why do ye not understand my speech? [even] because ye cannot hear my word.

John 8:43 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on John 8:43

Theological / Devotional

Because ye cannot hear. Perhaps meaning, “because you cannot bear to hear” (RSV), or “because ye will not listen” (Robertson). The result was misunderstanding and misconstruction of the speech of Jesus. If they were the true children of the heavenly Father, they would understand the language of home.

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