💫WEB · John 8:47
What does John 8:47 mean?
"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)
Surrounding context
You are of your father, the devil, and you want to do the desires of your father. He was a murderer from the beginning, and doesn’t stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks on his own; for he is a liar, and the father of lies.
But because I tell the truth, you don’t believe me.
Which of you convicts me of sin? If I tell the truth, why do you not believe me?
He who is of God hears the words of God. For this cause you don’t hear, because you are not of God.”
Then the Jews answered him, “Don’t we say well that you are a Samaritan, and have a demon?”
Jesus answered, “I don’t have a demon, but I honor my Father, and you dishonor me.
But I don’t seek my own glory. There is one who seeks and judges.
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