John 12:39

For this cause they could not believe, because Isaiah said again,

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In The King James Version

Therefore they could not believe, because that Esaias said again,

In Context

38that what was spoken by Isaiah the prophet might be fulfilled, “Lord, who hath believed our report? and to whom hath the arm of the Lord been revealed?”

40“He hath blinded their eyes, and hardened their heart; lest they should see with their eyes, and understand with their heart, and turn from their ways, and I should heal them.”

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Cross References

Isaiah 44:18They know not, neither understand; For their eyes are closed up, that they cannot see, And their hearts, that they cannot understand.

John 6:44No one can come to me, unless the Father, who sent me, draw him: and I will raise him up in the last day.

2 Peter 2:14having eyes full of an adulteress, and that cannot cease from sin, alluring unstable souls, having a heart exercised in covetousness, children of a curse,

Matthew Henry on John 12:38-42

The Unbelief of the People. 37 But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him: 38 That the saying of Esaias the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spake, Lord, who hath believed our report? and to whom hath the arm of the Lord been revealed? 39 Therefore they could not believe, because that Esaias said again, 40 He hath blinded their eyes, and hardened their heart; that they should not see with their eyes, nor understand with their heart, and be converted, and I should heal… Read the whole commentary →

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