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John 12:39
For this cause they could not believe, for that Isaiah said again,
John 12:39 · American Standard Version
John 12:39 in other translations
Therefore they could not believe, because that Esaias said again,
For this reason they were unable to believe. For again, Isaiah says:
For this cause they couldn’t believe, for Isaiah said again:
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In context
36 While ye have the light, believe on the light, that ye may become sons of light. These things spake Jesus, and he departed and hid himself from them.
37 But though he had done so many signs before them, yet they believed not on him:
38 that the word of Isaiah the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spake, Lord, who hath believed our report? And to whom hath the arm of the Lord been revealed?
39 For this cause they could not believe, for that Isaiah said again,
40 He hath blinded their eyes, and he hardened their heart; Lest they should see with their eyes, and perceive with their heart, And should turn, And I should heal them.
41 These things said Isaiah, because he saw his glory; and he spake of him.
42 Nevertheless even of the rulers many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess it, lest they should be put out of the synagogue:
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