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John 12:40–43

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He 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.
These things said Esaias, when he saw his glory, and spake of him.
¶ Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue:
For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
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From verse 40

  1. Isaiah 6:10Rank 1 from verse 40
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    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.

  2. Matthew 13:13–15Rank 2 from verse 40
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    13Therefore speak I to them in parables: because they seeing see not; and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand.

    14And in them is fulfilled the prophecy of Esaias, which saith, By hearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall see, and shall not perceive:

    15For this people’s heart is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes they have closed; lest at any time they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and should understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them.

  3. Luke 8:10Rank 3 from verse 40
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    10And he said, Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God: but to others in parables; that seeing they might not see, and hearing they might not understand.

  4. Mark 4:12Rank 4 from verse 40
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    12That seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear, and not understand; lest at any time they should be converted, and their sins should be forgiven them.

  5. Isaiah 57:18–19Rank 5 from verse 40
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    18I have seen his ways, and will heal him: I will lead him also, and restore comforts unto him and to his mourners.

    19I create the fruit of the lips; Peace, peace to him that is far off, and to him that is near, saith the Lord; and I will heal him.

  6. Hosea 6:1Rank 6 from verse 40
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    1COME, and let us return unto the Lord: for he hath torn, and he will heal us; he hath smitten, and he will bind us up.

  7. Isaiah 29:10Rank 7 from verse 40
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    10For the Lord hath poured out upon you the spirit of deep sleep, and hath closed your eyes: the prophets and your rulers, the seers hath he covered.

  8. Joshua 11:20Rank 8 from verse 40
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    20For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts, that they should come against Israel in battle, that he might destroy them utterly, and that they might have no favour, but that he might destroy them, as the Lord commanded Moses.

  9. Acts 3:19Rank 9 from verse 40
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    19¶ Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord;

  10. Deuteronomy 29:4Rank 10 from verse 40
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    4Yet the Lord hath not given you an heart to perceive, and eyes to see, and ears to hear, unto this day.

  11. Ezekiel 12:2Rank 11 from verse 40
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    2Son of man, thou dwellest in the midst of a rebellious house, which have eyes to see, and see not; they have ears to hear, and hear not: for they are a rebellious house.

  12. Hosea 14:4Rank 12 from verse 40
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    4¶ I will heal their backsliding, I will love them freely: for mine anger is turned away from him.

  13. Jeremiah 3:22Rank 13 from verse 40
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    22Return, ye backsliding children, and I will heal your backslidings. Behold, we come unto thee; for thou art the Lord our God.

  14. John 9:39Rank 14 from verse 40
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    39¶ And Jesus said, For judgment I am come into this world, that they which see not might see; and that they which see might be made blind.

  15. Luke 4:18Rank 15 from verse 40
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    18The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,

  16. Mark 8:17–18Rank 16 from verse 40
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    17And when Jesus knew it, he saith unto them, Why reason ye, because ye have no bread? perceive ye not yet, neither understand? have ye your heart yet hardened?

    18Having eyes, see ye not? and having ears, hear ye not? and do ye not remember?

  17. Matthew 15:14Rank 17 from verse 40
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    14Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch.

  18. Psalms 147:3Rank 18 from verse 40
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    3He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.

  19. Romans 11:7–11Rank 19 from verse 40
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    7What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh for; but the election hath obtained it, and the rest were blinded

    8(According as it is written, God hath given them the spirit of slumber, eyes that they should not see, and ears that they should not hear;) unto this day.

    9And David saith, Let their table be made a snare, and a trap, and a stumblingblock, and a recompence unto them:

    10Let their eyes be darkened, that they may not see, and bow down their back alway.

    11I say then, Have they stumbled that they should fall? God forbid: but rather through their fall salvation is come unto the Gentiles, for to provoke them to jealousy.

  20. Acts 28:26Rank 20 from verse 40
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    26Saying, Go unto this people, and say, Hearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall see, and not perceive:

  21. Ezekiel 14:9Rank 21 from verse 40
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    9And if the prophet be deceived when he hath spoken a thing, I the Lord have deceived that prophet, and I will stretch out my hand upon him, and will destroy him from the midst of my people Israel.

  22. Isaiah 42:19–20Rank 22 from verse 40
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    19Who is blind, but my servant? or deaf, as my messenger that I sent? who is blind as he that is perfect, and blind as the Lord’s servant?

    20Seeing many things, but thou observest not; opening the ears, but he heareth not.

  23. Jeremiah 5:21Rank 23 from verse 40
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    21Hear now this, O foolish people, and without understanding; which have eyes, and see not; which have ears, and hear not:

  24. Psalms 41:4Rank 24 from verse 40
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    4I said, Lord, be merciful unto me: heal my soul; for I have sinned against thee.

  25. Psalms 6:2Rank 25 from verse 40
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    2Have mercy upon me, O Lord; for I am weak: O Lord, heal me; for my bones are vexed.

  26. Romans 9:18Rank 26 from verse 40
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    18Therefore hath he mercy on whom he will have mercy, and whom he will he hardeneth.

  27. Acts 15:3Rank 27 from verse 40
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    3And being brought on their way by the church, they passed through Phenice and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles: and they caused great joy unto all the brethren.

  28. Exodus 14:17Rank 28 from verse 40
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    17And I, behold, I will harden the hearts of the Egyptians, and they shall follow them: and I will get me honour upon Pharaoh, and upon all his host, upon his chariots, and upon his horsemen.

  29. Exodus 14:4Rank 29 from verse 40
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    4And I will harden Pharaoh’s heart, that he shall follow after them; and I will be honoured upon Pharaoh, and upon all his host; that the Egyptians may know that I am the Lord. And they did so.

  30. Exodus 14:8Rank 30 from verse 40
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    8And the Lord hardened the heart of Pharaoh king of Egypt, and he pursued after the children of Israel: and the children of Israel went out with an high hand.

  31. Exodus 4:21Rank 31 from verse 40
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    21And the Lord said unto Moses, When thou goest to return into Egypt, see that thou do all those wonders before Pharaoh, which I have put in thine hand: but I will harden his heart, that he shall not let the people go.

  32. Exodus 7:13Rank 32 from verse 40
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    13And he hardened Pharaoh’s heart, that he hearkened not unto them; as the Lord had said.

  33. Exodus 7:3Rank 33 from verse 40
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    3And I will harden Pharaoh’s heart, and multiply my signs and my wonders in the land of Egypt.

  34. Isaiah 26:11Rank 34 from verse 40
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    11Lord, when thy hand is lifted up, they will not see: but they shall see, and be ashamed for their envy at the people; yea, the fire of thine enemies shall devour them.

  35. James 5:19–20Rank 35 from verse 40
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    19Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth, and one convert him;

    20Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins.

  36. Mark 6:52Rank 36 from verse 40
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    52For they considered not the miracle of the loaves: for their heart was hardened.

  37. Isaiah 53:5Rank 37 from verse 40
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    5But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.

  38. 1 Kings 22:20Rank 38 from verse 40
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    20And the Lord said, Who shall persuade Ahab, that he may go up and fall at Ramoth-gilead? And one said on this manner, and another said on that manner.

  39. Psalms 135:10–18Rank 39 from verse 40
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    10Who smote great nations, and slew mighty kings;

    11Sihon king of the Amorites, and Og king of Bashan, and all the kingdoms of Canaan:

    12And gave their land for an heritage, an heritage unto Israel his people.

    13Thy name, O Lord, endureth for ever; and thy memorial, O Lord, throughout all generations.

    14For the Lord will judge his people, and he will repent himself concerning his servants.

    15The idols of the heathen are silver and gold, the work of men’s hands.

    16They have mouths, but they speak not; eyes have they, but they see not;

    17They have ears, but they hear not; neither is there any breath in their mouths.

    18They that make them are like unto them: so is every one that trusteth in them.

From verse 41

  1. Isaiah 6:1–5Rank 1 from verse 41
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    1IN the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple.

    2Above it stood the seraphims: each one had six wings; with twain he covered his face, and with twain he covered his feet, and with twain he did fly.

    3And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory.

    4And the posts of the door moved at the voice of him that cried, and the house was filled with smoke.

    5¶ Then said I, Woe is me! for I am undone; because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips: for mine eyes have seen the King, the Lord of hosts.

  2. Isaiah 6:9–10Rank 2 from verse 41
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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 1:14Rank 3 from verse 41
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    14And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.

  4. 2 Corinthians 4:6Rank 4 from verse 41
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    6For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.

  5. John 1:18Rank 5 from verse 41
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    18No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him.

  6. John 5:39Rank 6 from verse 41
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    39¶ Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.

  7. Hebrews 1:3Rank 7 from verse 41
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    3Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;

  8. John 14:9Rank 8 from verse 41
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    9Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, Shew us the Father?

  9. 1 Peter 1:11Rank 9 from verse 41
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    11Searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow.

  10. Acts 10:43Rank 10 from verse 41
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    43To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins.

  11. Exodus 33:18–23Rank 11 from verse 41
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    18And he said, I beseech thee, shew me thy glory.

    19And he said, I will make all my goodness pass before thee, and I will proclaim the name of the Lord before thee; and will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will shew mercy on whom I will shew mercy.

    20And he said, Thou canst not see my face: for there shall no man see me, and live.

    21And the Lord said, Behold, there is a place by me, and thou shalt stand upon a rock:

    22And it shall come to pass, while my glory passeth by, that I will put thee in a clift of the rock, and will cover thee with my hand while I pass by:

    23And I will take away mine hand, and thou shalt see my back parts: but my face shall not be seen.

  12. Luke 24:27Rank 12 from verse 41
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    27And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself.

  13. Revelation 19:10Rank 13 from verse 41
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    10And I fell at his feet to worship him. And he said unto me, See thou do it not: I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren that have the testimony of Jesus: worship God: for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.

From verse 42

  1. Isaiah 51:7Rank 1 from verse 42
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    7¶ Hearken unto me, ye that know righteousness, the people in whose heart is my law; fear ye not the reproach of men, neither be ye afraid of their revilings.

  2. John 7:13Rank 2 from verse 42
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    13Howbeit no man spake openly of him for fear of the Jews.

  3. John 9:22Rank 3 from verse 42
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    22These words spake his parents, because they feared the Jews: for the Jews had agreed already, that if any man did confess that he was Christ, he should be put out of the synagogue.

  4. Matthew 10:32Rank 4 from verse 42
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    32Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven.

  5. Proverbs 29:25Rank 5 from verse 42
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    25The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe.

  6. Isaiah 66:5Rank 6 from verse 42
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    5¶ Hear the word of the Lord, ye that tremble at his word; Your brethren that hated you, that cast you out for my name’s sake, said, Let the Lord be glorified: but he shall appear to your joy, and they shall be ashamed.

  7. John 19:38Rank 7 from verse 42
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    38¶ And after this Joseph of Arimathæa, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, besought Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus: and Pilate gave him leave. He came therefore, and took the body of Jesus.

  8. John 11:45Rank 8 from verse 42
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    45Then many of the Jews which came to Mary, and had seen the things which Jesus did, believed on him.

  9. John 12:11Rank 9 from verse 42
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    11Because that by reason of him many of the Jews went away, and believed on Jesus.

  10. John 16:2Rank 10 from verse 42
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    2They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service.

  11. John 9:34Rank 11 from verse 42
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    34They answered and said unto him, Thou wast altogether born in sins, and dost thou teach us? And they cast him out.

  12. 1 John 4:15Rank 12 from verse 42
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    15Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God.

  13. 1 John 4:2Rank 13 from verse 42
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    2Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God:

  14. 1 Peter 4:12–16Rank 14 from verse 42
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    12Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:

    13But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.

    14If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified.

    15But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men’s matters.

    16Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf.

  15. Acts 5:41Rank 15 from verse 42
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    41¶ And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.

  16. Isaiah 57:11Rank 16 from verse 42
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    11And of whom hast thou been afraid or feared, that thou hast lied, and hast not remembered me, nor laid it to thy heart? have not I held my peace even of old, and thou fearest me not?

  17. John 3:2Rank 17 from verse 42
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    2The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.

  18. John 7:48–51Rank 18 from verse 42
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    48Have any of the rulers or of the Pharisees believed on him?

    49But this people who knoweth not the law are cursed.

    50Nicodemus saith unto them, (he that came to Jesus by night, being one of them,)

    51Doth our law judge any man, before it hear him, and know what he doeth?

  19. Luke 12:8Rank 19 from verse 42
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    8Also I say unto you, Whosoever shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man also confess before the angels of God:

  20. Luke 6:22Rank 20 from verse 42
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    22Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man’s sake.

  21. Matthew 26:69–75Rank 21 from verse 42
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    69¶ Now Peter sat without in the palace: and a damsel came unto him, saying, Thou also wast with Jesus of Galilee.

    70But he denied before them all, saying, I know not what thou sayest.

    71And when he was gone out into the porch, another maid saw him, and said unto them that were there, This fellow was also with Jesus of Nazareth.

    72And again he denied with an oath, I do not know the man.

    73And after a while came unto him they that stood by, and said to Peter, Surely thou also art one of them; for thy speech bewrayeth thee.

    74Then began he to curse and to swear, saying, I know not the man. And immediately the cock crew.

    75And Peter remembered the word of Jesus, which said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. And he went out, and wept bitterly.

  22. Romans 10:10Rank 22 from verse 42
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    10For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

From verse 43

  1. John 5:44Rank 1 from verse 43
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    44How can ye believe, which receive honour one of another, and seek not the honour that cometh from God only?

  2. Matthew 23:5–7Rank 2 from verse 43
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    5But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments,

    6And love the uppermost rooms at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues,

    7And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi.

  3. John 5:41Rank 3 from verse 43
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    41I receive not honour from men.

  4. Luke 16:15Rank 4 from verse 43
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    15And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God.

  5. 2 Corinthians 10:18Rank 5 from verse 43
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    18For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.

  6. 1 Thessalonians 2:6Rank 6 from verse 43
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    6Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ.

  7. Luke 19:17Rank 7 from verse 43
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    17And he said unto him, Well, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities.

  8. 1 Peter 1:7–8Rank 8 from verse 43
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    7That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:

    8Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:

  9. 1 Samuel 2:30Rank 9 from verse 43
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    30Wherefore the Lord God of Israel saith, I said indeed that thy house, and the house of thy father, should walk before me for ever: but now the Lord saith, Be it far from me; for them that honour me I will honour, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed.

  10. John 12:26Rank 10 from verse 43
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    26If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.

  11. Matthew 6:2Rank 11 from verse 43
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    2Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.

  12. 1 Corinthians 4:5Rank 12 from verse 43
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    5Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God.

  13. 1 Peter 3:4Rank 13 from verse 43
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    4But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.

  14. John 8:54Rank 14 from verse 43
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    54Jesus answered, If I honour myself, my honour is nothing: it is my Father that honoureth me; of whom ye say, that he is your God:

  15. Psalms 22:29Rank 15 from verse 43
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    29All they that be fat upon earth shall eat and worship: all they that go down to the dust shall bow before him: and none can keep alive his own soul.

  16. Romans 2:7Rank 16 from verse 43
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    7To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life:

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John 12:40

COMBINED MEANING

blinded

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of blind, meaning to make unable to see or judge; to obscure or hinder sight or judgment.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

eyes

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The bodily organs of sight; by extension, sight, attention, observation, perception, understanding, desire, judgment, estimation, favour, or the presence and view before which something occurs.

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COMBINED MEANING

hardened

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of harden, meaning to make or become hard, firm, stubborn, insensible, or resistant.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

heart

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Sense 1: The bodily organ. Sense 2: The inward person: the mind, will, affections, conscience, or moral character.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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should

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A verb expressing duty, propriety, expectation, intention, purpose, condition, appointed outcome, or a future event viewed from another time or statement.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

see

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Sense 1: To perceive or behold with the eyes or in a vision. Sense 2: To observe, examine, discover, ascertain, consider, understand, know, or recognize. Sense 3: To visit, meet, converse with, or be in the presence of. Sense 4: To experience, undergo, endure, or enjoy. Sense 5: To attend to, take care, ensure, or beware.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

heal

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Sense 1: To cure disease or injury and restore to soundness. Sense 2: Figuratively, to restore, forgive, or remedy spiritual or national disorder.

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John 12:41

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glory

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Sense 1: Splendour, honour, praise, majesty, or a ground of rejoicing or boasting. Sense 2: To boast, exult, take pride, or rejoice in a person or thing.

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COMBINED MEANING

spake

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The past tense of speak: uttered or expressed words, addressed someone, or communicated a matter in words.

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John 12:42

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chief

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1. First, principal, highest, leading, greatest, most excellent, most important, or most responsible in rank, order, degree, value, or guilt. 2. A leader, head, principal ruler, officer, or principal member of a group.

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believed

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of believe. 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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on

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1. At, upon, or in contact with the named place, object, side, or time. 2. Toward, against, concerning, depending upon, or directed to the named person or thing. 3. Forward or continuing; in joined expressions such as go on, put on, and lay hold on, the other words supply the particular action.

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but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

confess

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To make confession; to disclose faults, or the state of the conscience.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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lest

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For fear that, to prevent the possibility that, or so that an undesired or warned-of result may not occur.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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should

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A verb expressing duty, propriety, expectation, intention, purpose, condition, appointed outcome, or a future event viewed from another time or statement.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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put

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To place, set, lay, appoint, bring into a condition, or cause to be.

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out

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Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.

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synagogue

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A Jewish assembly or the place where such an assembly meets.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Bullokar 1616 · Cawdrey 1604

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John 12:43

COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

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COMBINED MEANING

loved

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of love, meaning to regard with affection or devotion.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

praise

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1. Commendation, thanksgiving, honour, or good report. 2. To commend, thank, honour, or declare excellence.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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12:37¶ But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him:

12:38That 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?

12:39Therefore they could not believe, because that Esaias said again,

12:40He 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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12:41These things said Esaias, when he saw his glory, and spake of him.

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12:42¶ Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue:

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12:43For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.

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