John 12:39
John · New Testament · Chapter 12
“Therefore they could not believe, because that Esaias said again,”John 12:39
What Does John 12:39 Mean?
John 12:39 is found in the book of John, chapter 12, verse 39 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 17 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (17)
These passages are connected to John 12:39 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Isaiah 44:18“They have not known nor understood: for he hath shut their eyes, that they cannot see; and their hearts, that they cannot understand.”2 Thessalonians 2:11“And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie:”Matthew 13:14“And in them is fulfilled the prophecy of Esaias, which saith, By hearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall see, and shall not perceive:”John 8:43“Why do ye not understand my speech? even because ye cannot hear my word.”John 12:35“Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth.”Acts 2:24“Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be holden of it.”1 Samuel 2:25“If one man sin against another, the judge shall judge him: but if a man sin against the LORD, who shall intreat for him? Notwithstanding they hearkened not unto the voice of their father, because the LORD would slay them.”Isaiah 6:9“And he said, Go, and tell this people, Hear ye indeed, but understand not; and see ye indeed, but perceive not.”Isaiah 48:8“Yea, thou heardest not; yea, thou knewest not; yea, from that time that thine ear was not opened: for I knew that thou wouldest deal very treacherously, and wast called a transgressor from the womb.”John 5:44“How can ye believe, which receive honour one of another, and seek not the honour that cometh from God only?”John 8:37“I know that ye are Abraham’s seed; but ye seek to kill me, because my word hath no place in you.”John 10:38“But if I do, though ye believe not me, believe the works: that ye may know, and believe, that the Father is in me, and I in him.”2 Peter 2:14“Having eyes full of adultery, and that cannot cease from sin; beguiling unstable souls: an heart they have exercised with covetous practices; cursed children:”Exodus 10:20“But the LORD hardened Pharaoh’s heart, so that he would not let the children of Israel go.”Psalms 69:23“Let their eyes be darkened, that they see not; and make their loins continually to shake.”John 6:44“No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day.”Revelation 17:17“For God hath put in their hearts to fulfil his will, and to agree, and give their kingdom unto the beast, until the words of God shall be fulfilled.”
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