John 12:38

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

In fulfillment of the words of the Prophet Isaiah, where he says--'Lord, who has believed our teaching? And to whom has the might of the Lord been revealed?'

Cross References

Matthew 15:7

Hypocrites! It was well said by Isaiah when he prophesied about you--

Matthew 16:17

"Blessed are you, Simon, Son of Jonah," Jesus replied. "For no human being has revealed this to you, but my Father who is in Heaven.

Matthew 27:35

When they had crucified him, they divided his clothes among them by casting lots.

John 12:37

But, though Jesus had given so many signs of his mission before their eyes, they still did not believe in him,

John 12:39

The reason why they were unable to believe is given by Isaiah elsewhere, in these words--

John 15:25

And so is fulfilled what is said in their Law--'They hated me without cause.'

John 17:12

Whilst I was with them, I kept them by that revelation, and I have guarded them; and not one of them has been lost, except that lost soul--in fulfillment of Scripture.

John 19:24

So they said to one another: "Do not let us tear it, but let us cast lots for it, to see who shall have it." This was in fulfillment of the words of Scripture--'They shared my clothes among them, And over my clothing they cast lots.' That was what the soldiers did.

Romans 10:16

Still, it may be said, every one did not give heed to the Good News. No, for Isaiah asks--'Lord, who has believed our teaching?'

Romans 10:20

And Isaiah says boldly--'I was found by those who were not seeking me; I made myself known to those who were not inquiring of me.

1 Corinthians 1:24

But to those who have received the Call, whether Jews or Greeks, Christ, the Power of God and the Wisdom of God!

Galatians 1:16

Saw fit to reveal his Son in me, so that I might tell the Good News of him among the Gentiles, then at once, instead of consulting any human being,