John 12:39

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

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

Cross References

John 10:38

If I am doing it, even though you do not believe me, believe what that work shows; so that you may understand, and understand more and more clearly, that the Father is in union with me, and I with the Father."

John 12:38

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?'

John 12:40

'He has blinded their eyes, and blunted their mind, so that they should not see with their eyes, and perceive with their mind, and turn--And I should heal them.'

John 5:44

How can you believe in me, when you receive honor from one another and do not desire the honor which comes from the only God?

John 6:44

"No one can come to me, unless the Father who sent me draws him to me; and I will raise him up at the Last Day.

2 Peter 2:14

They have eyes only for adulteresses, eyes never tired of sin; they entice weak souls; their minds are trained to covet; they live under a curse.