47He who belongs to God hears what God says. The reason you do not hear is that you do not belong to God."


In Context

44 You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father's desire. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies.

45 Yet because I tell the truth, you do not believe me!

46 Can any of you prove me guilty of sin? If I am telling the truth, why don't you believe me?

47 He who belongs to God hears what God says. The reason you do not hear is that you do not belong to God."

48 The Jews answered him, "Aren't we right in saying that you are a Samaritan and demon-possessed?"

49 "I am not possessed by a demon," said Jesus, "but I honor my Father and you dishonor me.

John 8:47 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

8:47He that is of God heareth God’s words: ye therefore hear [them] not, because ye are not of God.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

8:47He that is of God, heareth the words of God. Therefore you hear them not, because you are not of God.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

8:47He that is of God heareth the words of God: for this cause ye hear them not, because ye are not of God.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

8:47He that is of God hears the words of God: therefore ye hear them not, because ye are not of God.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

8:47He that is of God heareth the words of God: for this cause ye hear them not, because ye are not of God.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

8:47He that is of God, heareth God's words: ye therefore hear them not, because ye are not of God.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

8:47He who is of God hears the words of God. For this cause you don't hear, because you are not of God.|

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

8:47he who is of God, the sayings of God he doth hear; because of this ye do not hear, because of God ye are not.'

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

8:47He that is of God hears God's words: you therefore hear them not, because you are not of God.