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John 12:39 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for John 12:39 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 12 verse 39 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Therefore they could not believe, because that Esaias said again,”
John 12:39 (KJV)
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Commentary on John 12:39
John explains why they 'could not believe'—not mere inability but judicial hardening. The 'therefore' connects their unbelief to divine sovereignty expressed in Isaiah's prophecy. This introduces divine hardening as consequence of persistent rejection, raising profound questions about human responsibility and divine sovereignty. The statement doesn't exonerate unbelief but explains it: God hardens those who persistently reject light. This demonstrates the Reformed doctrine of reprobation—God gives some over to their chosen rebellion. Their inability stems from moral corruption, not mere intell...
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Cross-References for John 12:39
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“though you don't believe me”
“and who can't cease from sin; enticing unsettled souls; having a heart trained in greed; children of cursing;”
“Go, and tell this people, 'You hear indeed, but don't understand; and you see indeed, but don't perceive.',And he said, Go, and tell this people, Hear ye indeed, but understand not; and see ye indeed, but perceive not., וַיֹּאמֶר לֵךְ וְאָמַרְתָּ לָעָם הַזֶּה שִׁמְעוּ שָׁמוֹעַ וְאַל־תָּבִינוּ וּרְאוּ רָאוֹ וְאַל־תֵּדָעוּ׃ ,And He said: Go”
“who receive glory from one another”
“and I will raise him up in the last day.”
“neither do they consider: for he has shut their eyes”