John 8:27

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

They did not understand that he spoke to them of the Father.

Cross References

Isaiah 59:10

We grope for the wall like the blind, we grope like those who have no eyes; we stumble at noon as in the twilight, among those in full vigor we are like dead men.

Isaiah 6:9

And he said, “Go, and say to this people: “ ‘Hear and hear, but do not understand; see and see, but do not perceive.’

John 8:26

I have much to say about you and much to judge; but he who sent me is true, and I declare to the world what I have heard from him.”

John 8:28

So Jesus said, “When you have lifted up the Son of man, then you will know that I am he, and that I do nothing on my own authority but speak thus as the Father taught me.

John 8:43

Why do you not understand what I say? It is because you cannot bear to hear my word.

John 8:47

He who is of God hears the words of God; the reason why you do not hear them is that you are not of God.”