Joh 8:47. Ἐκ τοῦ Θεοῦ) of [from] God, as of a father.-τὰ) he alone heareth the words of God.-διὰ τοῦτο, therefore [on this account]) The conclusion, Ye are not of God, Joh 8:42, is proved by the effect; inasmuch as ye do not hear; Joh 8:42, “If God were your Father, ye would love Me.”