Again there was division among the Jews because of Jesus’ message.
Parallel translations
- WEB Therefore a division arose again among the Jews because of these words.
- KJV There was a division therefore again among the Jews for these sayings.
- NKJV Therefore there was a division again among the Jews because of these sayings.
- NASB Dissension occurred again among the Jews because of these words.
- NLT When he said these things, the people were again divided in their opinions about him.
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Quick answer
Jesus' words provoke another division among the Jews. His claims force people to take sides.
Overview
As repeatedly in John, Jesus' teaching splits His hearers rather than producing neutral reactions. The Good Shepherd discourse confronts them with His identity and demands a verdict. Such division is the recurring effect of encountering the Light.
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Cross-references · 8
- 1 Cor 3:3for you are still worldly. For since there is jealousy and dissension among you, are you not worldly? Are you not walking in the way of man?
- John 9:16Because of this, some of the Pharisees said, “This man is not from God, for He does not keep the Sabbath.” But others said, “How can a sinful man perform such signs?” And there was division among them.
- Acts 14:4The people of the city were divided. Some sided with the Jews, and others with the apostles.
- Acts 23:7–10As soon as he had said this, a dispute broke out between the Pharisees and Sadducees, and the assembly was divided.
- John 7:40–43On hearing these words, some of the people said, “This is truly the Prophet.”
- 1 Cor 11:18First of all, I hear that when you come together as a church, there are divisions among you, and in part I believe it.
- Luke 12:51–53Do you think that I have come to bring peace to the earth? No, I tell you, but division.
- Matt 10:34–35Do not assume that I have come to bring peace to the earth; I have not come to bring peace, but a sword.
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