John 8:43 - Common English Bible

Why don’t you understand what I’m saying? It’s because you can’t really hear my words.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

Why do ye not understand my speech? even because ye cannot hear my word.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

Why do you misunderstand what I say? It is because you are unable to hear what I am saying. [You cannot bear to listen to My message; your ears are shut to My teaching.]

American Standard Version (1901)

Why do ye not understand my speech? Even because ye cannot hear my word.

Catholic Public Domain Version

Why do you not recognize my speech? It is because you are not able to hear my word.