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John 12:40-41

40 “He has blinded their eyes
and deadened their hearts,
so they can neither see with their eyes,
nor understand with their hearts,
nor turn—and I would heal them.”

41 Isaiah said this because he saw Jesus’ glory and spoke about him.

Cross References for John 12:40-41

2 Corinthians 4:4 - The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of ... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 4:4 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 4:4

Exodus 14:17 - I will harden the hearts of the Egyptians so that they will go in after them. And I will gain g... Click to read the verse Exodus 14:17 Click to read the verse Exodus 14:17

Acts 15:3 - The church sent them on their way, and as they traveled through Phoenicia and Samaria, they tol... Click to read the verse Acts 15:3 Click to read the verse Acts 15:3

2 Kings 6:18 - As the enemy came down toward him, Elisha prayed to the Lord, “Strike these people with blindne... Click to read the verse 2 Kings 6:18 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 6:18

Romans 9:18 - Therefore God has mercy on whom he wants to have mercy, and he hardens whom he wants to harden. Click to read the verse Romans 9:18 Click to read the verse Romans 9:18

Malachi 4:2 - But for you who revere my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its rays. An... Click to read the verse Malachi 4:2 Click to read the verse Malachi 4:2

Hosea 6:1 - Israel Unrepentant “Come, let us return to the Lord. He has torn us to pieces but he will heal ... Click to read the verse Hosea 6:1 Click to read the verse Hosea 6:1

1 John 2:11 - But whoever hates his brother is in the darkness and walks around in the darkness; he does not ... Click to read the verse 1 John 2:11 Click to read the verse 1 John 2:11

Isaiah 26:11 - O Lord, your hand is lifted high, but they do not see it. Let them see your zeal for your peopl... Click to read the verse Isaiah 26:11 Click to read the verse Isaiah 26:11

Isaiah 6:10 - Make the heart of this people calloused; make their ears dull and close their eyes. Otherwise t... Click to read the verse Isaiah 6:10 Click to read the verse Isaiah 6:10

Luke 4:18 - “The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. H... Click to read the verse Luke 4:18 Click to read the verse Luke 4:18

Exodus 4:21 - The Lord said to Moses, “When you return to Egypt, see that you perform before Pharaoh all the ... Click to read the verse Exodus 4:21 Click to read the verse Exodus 4:21

Joshua 11:20 - For it was the Lord himself who hardened their hearts to wage war against Israel, so that he mi... Click to read the verse Joshua 11:20 Click to read the verse Joshua 11:20

Exodus 14:4 - And I will harden Pharaoh’s heart, and he will pursue them. But I will gain glory for myself th... Click to read the verse Exodus 14:4 Click to read the verse Exodus 14:4

Exodus 7:3 - But I will harden Pharaoh’s heart, and though I multiply my miraculous signs and wonders in Egypt, Click to read the verse Exodus 7:3 Click to read the verse Exodus 7:3

Exodus 14:8 - The Lord hardened the heart of Pharaoh king of Egypt, so that he pursued the Israelites, who we... Click to read the verse Exodus 14:8 Click to read the verse Exodus 14:8

Isaiah 63:17 - Why, O Lord, do you make us wander from your ways and harden our hearts so we do not revere you... Click to read the verse Isaiah 63:17 Click to read the verse Isaiah 63:17

Exodus 7:13 - Yet Pharaoh’s heart became hard and he would not listen to them, just as the Lord had said. Click to read the verse Exodus 7:13 Click to read the verse Exodus 7:13

1 Kings 22:20 - And the Lord said, ‘Who will entice Ahab into attacking Ramoth Gilead and going to his death th... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 22:20 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 22:20

Psalms 147:3 - He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. Click to read the verse Psalms 147:3 Click to read the verse Psalms 147:3

Romans 11:7-11 - What then? What Israel sought so earnestly it did not obtain, but the elect did. The others wer... Click to read the verse Romans 11:7-11 Click to read the verse Romans 11:7-11

Ezekiel 14:9 - “‘And if the prophet is enticed to utter a prophecy, I the Lord have enticed that prophet, and ... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 14:9 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 14:9

Isaiah 57:18-19 - I have seen his ways, but I will heal him; I will guide him and restore comfort to him, Click to read the verse Isaiah 57:18-19 Click to read the verse Isaiah 57:18-19

John 3:3 - In reply Jesus declared, “I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is ... Click to read the verse John 3:3 Click to read the verse John 3:3

Acts 3:19 - Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may... Click to read the verse Acts 3:19 Click to read the verse Acts 3:19

Romans 11:7 - What then? What Israel sought so earnestly it did not obtain, but the elect did. The others wer... Click to read the verse Romans 11:7 Click to read the verse Romans 11:7

James 5:19-20 - My brothers, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring him back, Click to read the verse James 5:19-20 Click to read the verse James 5:19-20

Matthew 15:14 - Leave them; they are blind guides. If a blind man leads a blind man, both will fall into a pit.” Click to read the verse Matthew 15:14 Click to read the verse Matthew 15:14

Isaiah 59:10 - Like the blind we grope along the wall, feeling our way like men without eyes. At midday we stu... Click to read the verse Isaiah 59:10 Click to read the verse Isaiah 59:10

Deuteronomy 29:4 - But to this day the Lord has not given you a mind that understands or eyes that see or ears tha... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 29:4 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 29:4

Ephesians 4:18 - They are darkened in their understanding and separated from the life of God because of the igno... Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:18 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:18

Jeremiah 5:21 - Hear this, you foolish and senseless people, who have eyes but do not see, who have ears but do... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 5:21 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 5:21

Mark 8:17-18 - Aware of their discussion, Jesus asked them: “Why are you talking about having no bread? Do you... Click to read the verse Mark 8:17-18 Click to read the verse Mark 8:17-18

Isaiah 29:10 - The Lord has brought over you a deep sleep: He has sealed your eyes (the prophets); he has cove... Click to read the verse Isaiah 29:10 Click to read the verse Isaiah 29:10

Matthew 13:13-15 - This is why I speak to them in parables: “Though seeing, they do not see; though hearing, they ... Click to read the verse Matthew 13:13-15 Click to read the verse Matthew 13:13-15

John 9:39 - Jesus said, “For judgment I have come into this world, so that the blind will see and those who... Click to read the verse John 9:39 Click to read the verse John 9:39

Job 24:13 - “There are those who rebel against the light, who do not know its ways or stay in its paths. Click to read the verse Job 24:13 Click to read the verse Job 24:13

Isaiah 6:9 - He said, “Go and tell this people: “‘Be ever hearing, but never understanding; be ever seeing, ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 6:9 Click to read the verse Isaiah 6:9

Hosea 14:4 - “I will heal their waywardness and love them freely, for my anger has turned away from them. Click to read the verse Hosea 14:4 Click to read the verse Hosea 14:4

Psalms 6:2 - Be merciful to me, Lord, for I am faint; O Lord, heal me, for my bones are in agony. Click to read the verse Psalms 6:2 Click to read the verse Psalms 6:2

Zechariah 11:17 - “Woe to the worthless shepherd, who deserts the flock! May the sword strike his arm and his rig... Click to read the verse Zechariah 11:17 Click to read the verse Zechariah 11:17

Isaiah 53:5 - But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment th... Click to read the verse Isaiah 53:5 Click to read the verse Isaiah 53:5

Psalms 24:10 - Who is he, this King of glory? The Lord Almighty— he is the King of glory. Selah Click to read the verse Psalms 24:10 Click to read the verse Psalms 24:10

Psalms 41:4 - I said, “O Lord, have mercy on me; heal me, for I have sinned against you.” Click to read the verse Psalms 41:4 Click to read the verse Psalms 41:4

2 Corinthians 3:14 - But their minds were made dull, for to this day the same veil remains when the old covenant is ... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 3:14 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 3:14

Mark 4:12 - so that, “‘they may be ever seeing but never perceiving, and ever hearing but never understandi... Click to read the verse Mark 4:12 Click to read the verse Mark 4:12

Acts 19:9 - But some of them became obstinate; they refused to believe and publicly maligned the Way. So Pa... Click to read the verse Acts 19:9 Click to read the verse Acts 19:9

Jeremiah 3:22 - “Return, faithless people; I will cure you of backsliding.” “Yes, we will come to you, for you ... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 3:22 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 3:22

Luke 8:10 - He said, “The knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of God has been given to you, but to othe... Click to read the verse Luke 8:10 Click to read the verse Luke 8:10

Isaiah 42:19 - Who is blind but my servant, and deaf like the messenger I send? Who is blind like the one comm... Click to read the verse Isaiah 42:19 Click to read the verse Isaiah 42:19

Ezekiel 12:2 - “Son of man, you are living among a rebellious people. They have eyes to see but do not see and... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 12:2 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 12:2

Isaiah 42:19-20 - Who is blind but my servant, and deaf like the messenger I send? Who is blind like the one comm... Click to read the verse Isaiah 42:19-20 Click to read the verse Isaiah 42:19-20

Acts 28:26 - “‘Go to this people and say, “You will be ever hearing but never understanding; you will be eve... Click to read the verse Acts 28:26 Click to read the verse Acts 28:26

Mark 8:18 - Do you have eyes but fail to see, and ears but fail to hear? And don’t you remember? Click to read the verse Mark 8:18 Click to read the verse Mark 8:18

Mark 6:52 - for they had not understood about the loaves; their hearts were hardened. Click to read the verse Mark 6:52 Click to read the verse Mark 6:52

Psalms 135:10-18 - He struck down many nations and killed mighty kings— Click to read the verse Psalms 135:10-18 Click to read the verse Psalms 135:10-18