John 8:43
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Why do ye not understand my speech? even because ye cannot hear my word.Why do you not understand what I am saying? It is because you are unable to accept My message.
In other translations
Why do ye not understand my speech? even because ye cannot hear my word.Why do you not understand what I am saying? It is because you are unable to accept My message.
Greek words
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