John 8:43 nasb — "Why do you not understand what I am saying? It is because you cannot hear My word.

NASB

""Why do you not understand what I am saying? It is because you cannot hear My word."

— John 8:43, NASB

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John 8 — Context

40

"But as it is, you are seeking to kill Me, a man who has told you the truth, which I heard from God; this Abraham did not do.

41

"You are doing the deeds of your father." They said to Him, "We were not born of fornication; we have one Father: God."

42

Jesus said to them, "If God were your Father, you would love Me, for I proceeded forth and have come from God, for I have not even come on My own initiative, but He sent Me.

43

"Why do you not understand what I am saying? It is because you cannot hear My word.

44

"You are of your father the devil, and you want to do the desires of your father. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth because there is no truth in him. Whenever he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own nature, for he is a liar and the father of lies.

45

"But because I speak the truth, you do not believe Me.

46

"Which one of you convicts Me of sin? If I speak truth, why do you not believe Me?

John 8:43 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 8:43 say?
John 8:43 in the NASB reads: “"Why do you not understand what I am saying? It is because you cannot hear My word.”
Where is John 8:43 in the Bible?
John 8:43 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 8, verse 43.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 8:43.
What translation should I read John 8:43 in?
John 8:43 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize John 8:43?
John 8:43 reads (NASB): “"Why do you not understand what I am saying? It is because you cannot hear My word.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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