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John 8:42-47

42 The Children of the Devil
Jesus said to them, “If God were your Father, you would love me, for I came from God and now am here. I have not come on my own; but he sent me.

43 Why is my language not clear to you? Because you are unable to hear what I say.

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.”

Cross References for John 8:42-47

Revelation 22:1 - The River of Life Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal,... Click to read the verse Revelation 22:1 Click to read the verse Revelation 22:1

Galatians 4:4 - But when the time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under law, Click to read the verse Galatians 4:4 Click to read the verse Galatians 4:4

John 3:13 - No one has ever gone into heaven except the one who came from heaven—the Son of Man. Click to read the verse John 3:13 Click to read the verse John 3:13

1 John 4:9-10 - This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we m... Click to read the verse 1 John 4:9-10 Click to read the verse 1 John 4:9-10

John 1:14 - The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the ... Click to read the verse John 1:14 Click to read the verse John 1:14

John 11:42 - I knew that you always hear me, but I said this for the benefit of the people standing here, th... Click to read the verse John 11:42 Click to read the verse John 11:42

John 5:43 - I have come in my Father’s name, and you do not accept me; but if someone else comes in his own... Click to read the verse John 5:43 Click to read the verse John 5:43

John 5:23 - that all may honor the Son just as they honor the Father. He who does not honor the Son does no... Click to read the verse John 5:23 Click to read the verse John 5:23

John 15:23-24 - He who hates me hates my Father as well. Click to read the verse John 15:23-24 Click to read the verse John 15:23-24

John 14:15 - Jesus Promises the Holy Spirit “If you love me, you will obey what I command. Click to read the verse John 14:15 Click to read the verse John 14:15

Malachi 1:6 - “A son honors his father, and a slave his master. If I am a father, where is the honor due me? ... Click to read the verse Malachi 1:6 Click to read the verse Malachi 1:6

John 10:36 - what about the one whom the Father set apart as his very own and sent into the world? Why then ... Click to read the verse John 10:36 Click to read the verse John 10:36

John 6:33 - For the bread of God is he who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.” Click to read the verse John 6:33 Click to read the verse John 6:33

1 Peter 1:8 - Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:8 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:8

1 Corinthians 16:22 - If anyone does not love the Lord—a curse be on him. Come, O Lord! Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 16:22 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 16:22

John 17:8 - For I gave them the words you gave me and they accepted them. They knew with certainty that I c... Click to read the verse John 17:8 Click to read the verse John 17:8

John 5:30 - By myself I can do nothing; I judge only as I hear, and my judgment is just, for I seek not to ... Click to read the verse John 5:30 Click to read the verse John 5:30

John 16:27 - No, the Father himself loves you because you have loved me and have believed that I came from God. Click to read the verse John 16:27 Click to read the verse John 16:27

John 12:49 - For I did not speak of my own accord, but the Father who sent me commanded me what to say and h... Click to read the verse John 12:49 Click to read the verse John 12:49

John 17:25 - “Righteous Father, though the world does not know you, I know you, and they know that you have ... Click to read the verse John 17:25 Click to read the verse John 17:25

Song of Songs 8:1 - If only you were to me like a brother, who was nursed at my mother’s breasts! Then, if I found ... Click to read the verse Song of Songs 8:1 Click to read the verse Song of Songs 8:1

John 8:14 - Jesus answered, “Even if I testify on my own behalf, my testimony is valid, for I know where I ... Click to read the verse John 8:14 Click to read the verse John 8:14

1 John 4:9 - This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we m... Click to read the verse 1 John 4:9 Click to read the verse 1 John 4:9

John 21:15 - Jesus Reinstates Peter When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of ... Click to read the verse John 21:15 Click to read the verse John 21:15

John 13:3 - Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God an... Click to read the verse John 13:3 Click to read the verse John 13:3

John 15:26 - “When the Counselor comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who goe... Click to read the verse John 15:26 Click to read the verse John 15:26

1 John 4:14 - And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world. Click to read the verse 1 John 4:14 Click to read the verse 1 John 4:14

John 7:28 - Then Jesus, still teaching in the temple courts, cried out, “Yes, you know me, and you know whe... Click to read the verse John 7:28 Click to read the verse John 7:28

John 5:42 - but I know you. I know that you do not have the love of God in your hearts. Click to read the verse John 5:42 Click to read the verse John 5:42

John 3:17 - For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through... Click to read the verse John 3:17 Click to read the verse John 3:17

1 John 5:1 - Faith in the Son of God Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and ever... Click to read the verse 1 John 5:1 Click to read the verse 1 John 5:1

John 14:24 - He who does not love me will not obey my teaching. These words you hear are not my own; they be... Click to read the verse John 14:24 Click to read the verse John 14:24

John 16:27-28 - No, the Father himself loves you because you have loved me and have believed that I came from God. Click to read the verse John 16:27-28 Click to read the verse John 16:27-28

John 14:10 - Don’t you believe that I am in the Father, and that the Father is in me? The words I say to you... Click to read the verse John 14:10 Click to read the verse John 14:10

John 7:28-29 - Then Jesus, still teaching in the temple courts, cried out, “Yes, you know me, and you know whe... Click to read the verse John 7:28-29 Click to read the verse John 7:28-29

1 John 5:1-2 - Faith in the Son of God Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and ever... Click to read the verse 1 John 5:1-2 Click to read the verse 1 John 5:1-2