John 8:27

New American Bible - revised edition

They did not realize that he was speaking to them of the Father.

Cross References

Isaiah 59:10

Like those who are blind we grope along the wall, like people without eyes we feel our way. We stumble at midday as if at twilight, among the vigorous, we are like the dead.

Isaiah 6:9

And he replied: Go and say to this people: Listen carefully, but do not understand! Look intently, but do not perceive!

John 8:26

I have much to say about you in condemnation. But the one who sent me is true, and what I heard from him I tell the world.”

John 8:28

So Jesus said [to them], “When you lift up the Son of Man, then you will realize that I AM, and that I do nothing on my own, but I say only what the Father taught me.

John 8:43

Why do you not understand what I am saying? Because you cannot bear to hear my word.

John 8:47

Whoever belongs to God hears the words of God; for this reason you do not listen, because you do not belong to God.”