John 10:19 kjv
There was a division therefore again among the Jews for these sayings.
John 10:19 nkjv
Therefore there was a division again among the Jews because of these sayings.
John 10:19 niv
The Jews who heard these words were again divided.
John 10:19 esv
There was again a division among the Jews because of these words.
John 10:19 nlt
When he said these things, the people were again divided in their opinions about him.
John 10 19 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| John 10:25 | I told you, but you do not believe. The works that I do in my Father's name testify about me. | Works testify to Jesus' identity |
| John 7:43 | So there was a division among the people because of him. | Jesus caused division |
| John 9:16 | Others among them said, “How can a sinner do such signs as these?” | Disagreement on Jesus' authority |
| Matthew 10:34 | “Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword." | Jesus brings division, not just peace |
| Luke 12:51 | “Do you think I came to give peace on earth? No,” I tell you, “but division." | Division as a consequence of His coming |
| Isaiah 8:14 | He will be “a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense to both houses of Israel.” | Jesus as a cause of stumbling |
| Romans 9:32-33 | Why not? Because they pursued it not by faith but as if it were by works; they stumbled over the “stumbling stone.” As it is written: “See, I lay in Zion a stone that causes men to stumble and a rock that causes men to fall, and the one who believes in him will never be put to shame.” | Prophecy of Jesus as a stumbling stone |
| Acts 4:12 | Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved. | Exclusivity of salvation in Jesus |
| 1 Peter 2:8 | and, “A stone of stumbling and a rock of offense.” They stumble because they disobey the word—as is their destiny. | Disobedience leads to stumbling |
| Matthew 13:13-15 | I explain my message by using stories, so that they can see, but don’t understand. They can hear, but don’t understand. They will never truly understand or turn back to me and receive my forgiveness. | Reason for using parables (hidden meaning) |
| 1 Corinthians 1:23 | but we preach Christ crucified: a stumbling block to Jews and a foolishness to Gentiles | The scandal of the cross |
| Acts 28:25-28 | So they departed, disagreeing with each other. As Paul concluded his statement, “The Holy Spirit spoke rightly through Isaiah the prophet to your fathers when he said, ‘Go to this people and say, “You will be ever hearing but never understanding; you will be ever seeing but never perceiving. For this people’s heart has become dull, and with their ears they can barely hear, and they have closed their eyes; lest they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and turn, and I should heal them.”’ Therefore let it be known to you that this salvation from God has been sent to the Gentiles, and they will listen!” | Israel's hardened hearts |
| 1 John 4:5-6 | They are of the world and therefore speak from the devil’s point of view, and the world listens to them. We are of God, and whoever hears God listens to us. This is how we recognize the spirit of truth and the spirit of error. | Listening to the right source |
| Deuteronomy 18:15-19 | The LORD your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among you, from your own brothers. You must listen to him. ... And the LORD said to me, ‘They are right in what they are saying. I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their own people; I will put my words in his mouth, and he will tell them whatever I command him. If anyone does not listen to my words that the prophet speaks in my name, I myself will demand an accounting from him.’ | Moses' prophecy about a prophet to heed |
| John 3:18 | Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because they have not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son. | Condemnation for disbelief |
| John 1:11-12 | He came to his own, and his own people did not receive him. But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, | Rejection and reception of Jesus |
| Psalm 95:8 | Do not harden your hearts as they did at Meribah, as they did that day at Massah in the desert. | Warning against hard hearts |
| Hebrews 3:8 | do not harden your hearts as you did in the rebellion during the time of testing in the desert | The rebellion in the desert |
| Matthew 24:4-5 | Jesus answered: “Watch out that no one deceives you. For many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am the Messiah,’ and will deceive many. | Deception and false messiahs |
| John 14:6 | Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” | Jesus as the exclusive path to the Father |
| John 8:47 | Whoever is of God hears the words of God. The reason you do not hear is that you are not of God. | Connection between hearing God and being of God |
| 1 Samuel 15:22 | But Samuel said, “Does the LORD take delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the LORD? To obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed the word of the LORD is better than the fat of rams. | Obedience over ritual |
John 10 verses
John 10 19 Meaning
This verse signifies the inherent division and conflict that Jesus' message and identity create. Some people inherently accept Him and His divine nature, while others reject Him, demonstrating an irreconcilable difference in their spiritual understanding and allegiance. This division stems directly from Jesus' claims about Himself and His relationship with the Father.
John 10 19 Context
This verse appears in John chapter 10, following Jesus' discourse where He likens Himself to the Good Shepherd and contrasts Himself with thieves and robbers who try to steal the sheep. He emphasizes that He, as the Good Shepherd, lays down His life for His sheep, a sacrifice that the hired hand, unlike the true shepherd, would not make. This sets the stage for His profound statements about His relationship with the Father and His authority.
The historical context is crucial. Jesus is speaking to the Jews in Jerusalem during the Feast of Dedication (Hanukkah). He has just healed a blind man in John chapter 9, and this healing incident provoked strong reactions, dividing the people between those who believed in Jesus and those who opposed Him. The Pharisees had previously rejected Jesus' claims and actions. This chapter continues the debate about Jesus' identity, where He makes bolder claims about His divine unity with the Father.
John 10 19 Word Analysis
- "μερὶς" (meris): Greek for "division," "part," or "dissension." It refers to a literal separation or a difference of opinion and loyalty. This word highlights the schism caused by Jesus' ministry.
- "γέγονα" (gegona): Perfect tense of "ginomai," meaning "to become," "to happen," or "to be." Here it signifies that a division has already come into being, it has already occurred and continues to exist.
- "ἐξ αὐτοῦ" (ex autou): Literally "from out of Him" or "because of Him." This prepositional phrase "ex" signifies origin or cause. The division originates or stems directly from Jesus Himself.
- "εἰσὶν" (eisin): Third person plural present indicative of "eimi," meaning "to be." It asserts existence, "there are."
- "οὟ" (hy): Relative pronoun, accusative masculine singular, referring to "people" implicitly. It means "whom" or "those who."
- "ἐκ" (ek): Greek for "from" or "out of." Similar to "ex," it denotes origin or source.
- "τῶν" (ton): Greek definite article, genitive masculine plural, referring to "Jews" implicitly or "people."
- "θεοῦ" (theou): Greek for "God," genitive singular. This points to God as the source or belonging.
- "ἀκούουσιν" (akouousin): Third person plural present indicative active of "akouō," meaning "to hear." It implies actively listening and understanding.
- "τοῦ" (tou): Greek definite article, genitive masculine singular.
- "θεοῦ" (theou): Greek for "God."
- "οἳ" (hoi): Relative pronoun, nominative masculine plural, meaning "who." Referring back to "people."
- "οὐκ" (ouk): Greek for "not."
- "ἐσμεν" (esmen): First person plural present indicative of "eimi," meaning "to be." Here, "we are not."
Word Group Analysis:
- "ἐξ αὐτοῦ εἰσὶν μερὶς" (ex autou eisin meris): "From Him are division." This is a crucial Greek construction. It means that Jesus is the active agent or cause of the division, not by intending strife, but by revealing truth that inherently causes people to divide based on their response to Him. The perfect tense of "gegona" suggests this division is an established reality due to His presence and claims.
- "οὟ οὐκ ἀκούουσιν... οὟ ἐσμεν" (hy ouk akouousin... hy esmen): This forms a clear antithesis. It contrasts "those who hear" (and, implicitly, belong to God and believe Jesus) with "those who do not hear" (and, by contrast, do not belong to God). The hearing is not merely auditory but implies spiritual receptivity. The statement "we are not" (of God) is a condemnation uttered by those who reject Jesus, highlighting their separation from the divine.
John 10 19 Bonus Section
The Greek phrasing "μερὶς ἐγένετο" (meris egeneto) — "a division has happened" — carries a sense of a fait accompli, a consequence that has already taken root due to the nature of Jesus' divine claims and the inherent incompatibility of divine truth with entrenched spiritual rebellion. This is not a potential future event, but an ongoing reality.
The specific mention of "hearing" the words of God contrasts with the later statement that some "do not hear." This underscores that the issue isn't just the presence of Jesus' words, but the spiritual capacity to receive and comprehend them, which is linked to one's relationship with God. This connects to the parable of the sower where different soils represent different responses to the Word. The rejection by the Jewish leadership and many of the people, as detailed in the Gospels, serves as the primary historical evidence of this division.
John 10 19 Commentary
This verse is a stark pronouncement by Jesus about the consequence of His presence and claims. His identity as the Son of God and the Good Shepherd inherently creates a fault line in humanity. People are forced to take a stance. They either recognize the divine authority and truth in His words and actions and thus belong to God and hear His voice through Jesus, or they reject Him and, in doing so, demonstrate that they are not of God.
This division is not a punitive action by Jesus to sow discord for its own sake. Rather, it's a natural outflow of truth confronting error, light confronting darkness. Those who align themselves with God, seeking truth and spiritual life, will naturally gravitate towards Jesus, whom He sent. Conversely, those whose hearts are hardened, or who are aligned with the world and its values, will resist Jesus, not understanding His message and indeed finding it nonsensical or offensive.
The passage in 1 John 4:5-6 echoes this: "They are of the world and therefore speak from the devil’s point of view, and the world listens to them. We are of God, and whoever hears God listens to us. This is how we recognize the spirit of truth and the spirit of error." This explains why some "hear" and some "do not hear" – it's a matter of their spiritual origin and allegiance. Jesus' statement is a confirmation of this principle.
Practical Application:In our own lives, this verse serves as a reminder that accepting Jesus wholeheartedly means a commitment that may set us apart from the world. When we share our faith or live out Christian principles, we may encounter resistance or misunderstanding, leading to division. This is not necessarily a sign that we are doing something wrong, but often an indicator that we are standing for truth in a world that is often resistant to it. The crucial aspect is to ensure that our conviction stems from hearing and believing God's word as revealed in Jesus, rather than from divisive intent.