John 8:27

The English Standar Version

They did not understand that he had been speaking to them about 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: " 'Keep on hearing,[3] but do not understand; keep on seeing,[4] 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 to them, "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 just 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

Whoever is of God hears the words of God. The reason why you do not hear them is that you are not of God."