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John 8:47 Cross-References
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“He that is of God heareth God's words: ye therefore hear them not, because ye are not of God.”
John 8:47 (KJV)
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Commentary on John 8:47
He that is of God heareth God's words—Jesus establishes the fundamental test of spiritual life. "Is of God" (ὁ ὢν ἐκ τοῦ Θεοῦ/ho ōn ek tou Theou) indicates origin, source, belonging—those born of God, regenerated by the Spirit. "Heareth" (ἀκούει/akouei) means more than auditory reception; it implies understanding, receiving, obeying. Jesus's sheep "hear his voice" and "follow him" (10:27)."God's words" (τὰ ῥήματα τοῦ Θεοῦ/ta rhēmata tou Theou) are the divine utterances, the spoken revelation, which Jesus embodies and proclaims. The present tense indicates habitual, continual hearing—a lifestyl...
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Cross-References for John 8:47
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“because you are not of my sheep”
“doesn't have God. He who remains in the teaching”
“Are you a king then? Jesus answered”
“'They will all be taught by God.'{Isaiah 54:13} Therefore everyone who hears from the Father”
“and the children of the devil. Whoever doesn't do righteousness is not of God”
“you don't believe me.”
“yet you seek to kill me”
“and you have given them to me. They have kept your word.”
“For this cause have I said to you that no one can come to me, unless it is given to him by my Father.”
“Why do ye not understand my speech? even because ye cannot hear my word.”