John 9:3

Jesus Heals the Man Born Blind · John 9:1–12
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Translations

Modern
Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but this happened so that the works of God would be displayed in him.
Traditional
Jesus answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him.
Literal
Jesus answered, “Neither this man sinned, nor his parents; but it was so that the works of God should be displayed in him.
Latin
Respondit Jesus: Neque hic peccavit, neque parentes ejus: sed ut manifestentur opera Dei in illo.

Interlinear

Greek
English
Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but this happened so that the works of God would be displayed in him.

Notes

At the Feast of Tabernacles, Jesus claimed to be the light of the world (chapters 7–8; see 8:12). Now John tells about Jesus giving light, both physically and spiritually, to a blind man who lived in darkness (see 9:5).

The story ends with a surprising reversal (a complete change) of roles: The man who had been blind was assumed to live in spiritual darkness. Yet he came to see and accept God’s light. The Pharisees could see with their physical eyes. People thought they were spiritually enlightened (well taught and wise). However, they refused to believe. In the end, they were shown to be spiritually blind.

Events

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Blindness Disease Heal, Healing Jesus Christ John, Gospel of Pool of Siloam

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Design of Afflictions Made Beneficial in Promoting the Glory of God Autism Blindness: The Miraculous Healing of a Man Born Blind Disabilities Disabled People Down Syndrome Generational Curses Miracles: Design of Miracles: Manifest: The Works of God Sabbath: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Siloam: Jesus Directs the Blind Man Whom he had Healed to Wash In Sins of the Father The Miracles of Christ: The Blind Restored to Sight