John 8:47-49
Expanded Bible
47 The person who belongs to God ·accepts what God says [L hears/obeys the words of God]. But you don’t ·accept what God says [hear; obey], because you don’t belong to God.”
Jesus Is Greater than Abraham
48 ·They [The Jewish leaders; L The Jews] answered, “We say you are a Samaritan [C a people disliked by the Jews; 4:4, 9] and ·have a demon in you [are demon-possessed]. Are we not right?”
49 Jesus answered, “I ·have no demon in me [am not demon-possessed]. I give honor to my Father, but you dishonor me.
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John 8:47-49
King James Version
47 He that is of God heareth God's words: ye therefore hear them not, because ye are not of God.
48 Then answered the Jews, and said unto him, Say we not well that thou art a Samaritan, and hast a devil?
49 Jesus answered, I have not a devil; but I honour my Father, and ye do dishonour me.
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John 8:47-49
New King James Version
47 (A)He who is of God hears God’s words; therefore you do not hear, because you are not of God.”
Before Abraham Was, I AM
48 Then the Jews answered and said to Him, “Do we not say rightly that You are a Samaritan and (B)have a demon?”
49 Jesus answered, “I do not have a demon; but I honor My Father, and (C)you dishonor Me.
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John 8:47-49
English Standard Version
47 (A)Whoever is of God hears the words of God. (B)The reason why you do not hear them is that (C)you are not of God.”
Before Abraham Was, I Am
48 The Jews answered him, “Are we not right in saying that you are a Samaritan and (D)have a demon?” 49 Jesus answered, “I do not have a demon, but (E)I honor my Father, and you dishonor me.
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