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John 12:40-43

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.

42 Yet at the same time many even among the leaders believed in him. But because of the Pharisees they would not confess their faith for fear they would be put out of the synagogue;

43 for they loved praise from men more than praise from God.

Cross References for John 12:40-43

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