Verse Comparison: John 8:43
American Standard Version
Why do ye not understand my speech? `Even' because ye cannot hear my word.
Amplified® Bible
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.]
Contemporary English Version
Why can't you understand what I am talking about? Can't you stand to hear what I am saying?
Darby English Version
Why do ye not know my speech? Because ye cannot hear my word.
Good News Bible
Why do you not understand what I say? It is because you cannot bear to listen to my message.
International Standard Version
Why don't you understand my language? It's because you can't listen to my words.
King James Version
Why do ye not understand my speech? even because ye cannot hear my word.
New American Standard Bible
"Why do you not understand what I am saying? {It is} because you cannot hear My word.
New International Version
Why is my language not clear to you? Because you are unable to hear what I say.
New King James Version
Why do you not understand My speech? Because you are not able to listen to My word.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"Why do you not understand what I say? Has it occurred because you cannot hear My word?
Young's Literal Translation
wherefore do ye not know my speech? because ye are not able to hear my word.