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John 12:39

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Therefore they could not believe, because that Esaias said again,
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  1. 2 Peter 2:14Rank 1 from verse 39
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    14Having eyes full of adultery, and that cannot cease from sin; beguiling unstable souls: an heart they have exercised with covetous practices; cursed children:

  2. Isaiah 6:9–10Rank 2 from verse 39
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    9¶ And he said, Go, and tell this people, Hear ye indeed, but understand not; and see ye indeed, but perceive not.

    10Make the heart of this people fat, and make their ears heavy, and shut their eyes; lest they see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and convert, and be healed.

  3. John 10:38Rank 3 from verse 39
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    38But if I do, though ye believe not me, believe the works: that ye may know, and believe, that the Father is in me, and I in him.

  4. John 5:44Rank 4 from verse 39
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    44How can ye believe, which receive honour one of another, and seek not the honour that cometh from God only?

  5. John 6:44Rank 5 from verse 39
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    44No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day.

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John 12:39

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believe

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Sense 1: To accept as true on testimony or evidence; to be persuaded. Sense 2: To trust or place confidence in.

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again

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Another time; once more; back to a former place or condition; or in return.

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38That the saying of Esaias 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?

39Therefore they could not believe, because that Esaias said again,

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40He hath blinded their eyes, and hardened their heart; that they should not see with their eyes, nor understand with their heart, and be converted, and I should heal them.

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