John 7:36 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)36 What did he mean by saying, ‘You people will be looking for me, but will not find me; and you will not be able to go where I will be?’” Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 176936 What manner of saying is this that he said, Ye shall seek me, and shall not find me: and where I am, thither ye cannot come? Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition36 What does this statement of His mean, You will look for Me and not be able to find Me, and, Where I am, you cannot come? Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)36 What is this word that he said, Ye shall seek me, and shall not find me; and where I am, ye cannot come? Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible36 What does he mean when he says, ‘You will look for me, but you won’t find me, and where I am you can’t come’?” Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version36 What is this word that he spoke, 'You will seek me and you will not find me; and where I am, you are not able to go?' " Ver Capítulo |
Now the natural person [Note: Since this person is contrasted with the spiritual person of verse 15, it is taken here to mean the person without the Holy Spirit] does not receive the things [i.e., truths] revealed by the Holy Spirit of God, because they are [considered] foolishness to him. And he cannot understand them because they must be discerned by using spiritual judgment [i.e., judgment aided by the Holy Spirit].