Joh 12:39-40 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for John 12:39-40: 12:39-40 The people couldn’t believe: John quotes Isa 6:10 to explain Israel’s unbelief (see Matt 13:13-15 ; Mark 4:12 ; Luke 8:10 ; Acts 28:26-27 ). When revelation comes, we must believe. If we refuse, the light disappears (John 12:35-36 ). When God’s light departs from the world, the darkness closes over unbelieving hearts.

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bIsa 6:10►

cMatt 13:13-15►

dMark 4:12►

eLuke 8:10►

fActs 28:26-27►

gJohn 12:35-36►

‏ John 12:39-40

Summary for John 12:39-40: 12:39-40 ^a The people couldn’t believe: John quotes Isa 6:10 ^b to explain Israel’s unbelief (see Matt 13:13-15 ^c; Mark 4:12 ^d; Luke 8:10 ^e; Acts 28:26-27 ^f). When revelation comes, we must believe. If we refuse, the light disappears (John 12:35-36 ^g). When God’s light departs from the world, the darkness closes over unbelieving hearts.