John 8:47 — Bible Verse (KJV)

“He that is of God heareth God’s words: ye therefore hear them not, because ye are not of God.”

John 8:47 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

John 8:47 in 6 Bible Translations

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John 8:47 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“He who is of God hears the words of God. For this cause you don’t hear, because you are not of God.””

John 8:47 — World English Bible

John 8:47 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

“He that is of God heareth the words of God: for this cause ye hear them not, because ye are not of God. ”

John 8:47 — American Standard Version

John 8:47 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“he who is of God, the sayings of God he doth hear; because of this ye do not hear, because of God ye are not.'”

John 8:47 — Young's Literal Translation

John 8:47 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“He that is ofGod hears the words ofGod: therefore ye hear [them] not, because ye are not ofGod. ”

John 8:47 — Darby Translation

John 8:47 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“He that is of God, heareth Gods wordes: yee therefore heare them not, because ye are not of God.”

John 8:47 — Geneva Bible

John 8:47 in Context — John 8

45 And because I tell you the truth, ye believe me not.

46 Which of you convinceth me of sin? And if I say the truth, why do ye not believe me?

47 He that is of God heareth God’s words: ye therefore hear them not, because ye are not of God.

48 Then answered the Jews, and said unto him, Say we not well that thou art a Samaritan, and hast a devil?

49 Jesus answered, I have not a devil; but I honour my Father, and ye do dishonour me.

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What Does John 8:47 Mean?

John 8:47 is a verse from the Book of John, part of the New Testament. It appears in John chapter 8. Use The Living Sword's word-by-word study mode to explore every word in the original Greek.

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