Joh 8:43 | MHM | STEP | v. 43 : Jesus asks, “Why do you not understand my speech?” He answers, “Because you cannot bear to hear my word” (John 8:43 ). Their hearts are closed to the truth because they do not want to accept or obey it. Spiritual blindness comes from a heart that resists God. They are unable to hear Jesus’ message because of their unwillingness to accept the truth (John 8:43 ).

‏ John 8:43

v. 43: Jesus asks, “Why do you not understand my speech?” He answers, “Because you cannot bear to hear my word” (John 8:43 ^a). Their hearts are closed to the truth because they do not want to accept or obey it. Spiritual blindness comes from a heart that resists God. They are unable to hear Jesus’ message because of their unwillingness to accept the truth (John 8:43 ^b).