John 3:12

If I have told you earthly things, and ye believe not, how shall ye believe, if I tell you of heavenly things?

King James Version
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Other Translations for John 3:12

BSB
If I have told you about earthly things and you do not believe, how will you believe if I tell you about heavenly things?
AKJV
If I have told you earthly things, and you believe not, how shall you believe, if I tell you of heavenly things?
CPDV
If I have spoken to you about earthly things, and you have not believed, then how will you believe, if I will speak to you about heavenly things?
ERV
If I told you earthly things, and ye believe not, how shall ye believe, if I tell you heavenly things?
NHEB
If I told you earthly things and you do not believe, how will you believe if I tell you heavenly things?
SMT
If I spake to you earthly things, and ye believe not, how, if I speak to you heavenly things, will ye believe.

Commentary for John 3:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of John 3:12
Summary
Earthly understanding required for grasping heavenly matters
Event
Jesus questions listener capacity
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Teaching