Graphic Bible · Scene 29 of 37

Jesus speaks across a stone column base to a listener.
Artwork is an interpretation. Scripture is quoted from the People's Open Bible.

John 8:42-43

Why Do You Not Understand?

Light, Mercy and Truth · John 8

Story guide: Jesus speaks across a column base to a listener about their difficulty understanding his words.

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42Jesus said to them, “If God were your Father, you would love me, because I came from God and am here. For I have not come from myself, but he sent me.”

43Why do you not understand my way of speaking? Because you are not able to hear my word.

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