John 8:47

47 Whoever belongs to God hears what God says. The reason you do not hear is that you do not belong to God.”

John 8:47 in Other Translations

KJV
47 He that is of God heareth God's words: ye therefore hear them not, because ye are not of God.
ESV
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."
NLT
47 Anyone who belongs to God listens gladly to the words of God. But you don’t listen because you don’t belong to God.”
MSG
47 Anyone on God's side listens to God's words. This is why you're not listening - because you're not on God's side."
CSB
47 The one who is from God listens to God's words. This is why you don't listen, because you are not from God."

John 8:47 In-Context

45 Yet because I tell the truth, you do not believe me!
46 Can any of you prove me guilty of sin? If I am telling the truth, why don’t you believe me?
47 Whoever belongs to God hears what God says. The reason you do not hear is that you do not belong to God.”
48 The Jews answered him, “Aren’t we right in saying that you are a Samaritan and demon-possessed?”
49 “I am not possessed by a demon,” said Jesus, “but I honor my Father and you dishonor me.

Cross References 1

  • 1. John 18:37; 1 John 4:6
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