King James Bible
KJVWhy do ye not understand my speech? even because ye cannot hear my word.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse John 8:43 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | Why do ye not understand my speech? even because ye cannot hear my word. | |
American Standard VersionASV | Why do ye not understand my speech? Even because ye cannot hear my word. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | Why do you not know my speech? Because you cannot hear my word. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | Why do ye not know my speech? Because ye cannot hear my word. | |
English Revised VersionERV | Why do ye not understand my speech? Even because ye cannot hear my word. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | Why do ye not understand my speech? even because ye cannot hear my word. | |
World English BibleWEB | Why don't you understand my speech? Because you can't hear my word. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | wherefore do ye not know my speech? because ye are not able to hear my word. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | Why do you not understand my speech? even because you cannot hear my word. | |
Weymouth New TestamentWNT | How is it you do not understand me when I speak? It is because you cannot bear to listen to my words. |