John 9:31

Translations

Modern

We know that God does not listen to sinners, but He does listen to the one who worships Him and does His will.

Traditional

Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a worshipper of God, and doeth his will, him he heareth.

Literal

We know that God does not hear sinners, but if anyone may be God-fearing and may do His will, He hears him.

Latin

…scimus autem quia peccatores Deus non audit: sed si quis Dei cultor est, et voluntatem ejus facit, hunc exaudit.

Original

Greek

English

We know that God does not listen to sinners, but He does listen to the one who worships Him and does His will.

Notes

John 9:1–41

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.

Theme notes and profiles

Jewish Leaders The Pharisees John’s Profile of Discipleship Miraculous Signs in the Gospel of John

Events

Blind Man Healedc. AD 29

Related verses

Proverbs 15:29
The LORD is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous.
Isaiah 1:15
When you spread out your hands in prayer, I will hide My eyes from you; even though you multiply your prayers, I will not listen. Your hands are covered with blood.
Proverbs 28:9
Whoever turns his ear away from hearing the law, even his prayer is detestable.
Micah 3:4
Then they will cry out to the LORD, but He will not answer them. At that time He will hide His face from them because of the evil they have done.
Proverbs 1:28–29
Then they will call on me, but I will not answer; they will earnestly seek me, but will not find me.
Psalm 145:19
He fulfills the desires of those who fear Him; He hears their cry and saves them.
Zechariah 7:13
And just as I had called and they would not listen, so when they called I would not listen, says the LORD of Hosts.
Psalm 34:15–16
The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their cry.
Proverbs 21:13
Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too shall cry out and receive no answer.
Psalm 66:18–20
If I had cherished iniquity in my heart, the Lord would not have listened.
1 John 3:21–22
Beloved, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God,
Jeremiah 14:12
Although they may fast, I will not listen to their cry; although they may offer burnt offerings and grain offerings, I will not accept them. Instead, I will finish them off by sword and famine and plague.”

Glossary

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

Topics

Answers To Prayer: Denied to Those Who: Live in Sin Blindness: Spiritual Confession of Christ Converts: Zealous: The Blind Men Faith: Faith in Christ: The Blind Man Whom Jesus Healed on the Sabbath Prayer: Answer To, Promise Prayers of the Unrighteous Sabbath: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Self-Righteousness: Pharisees Testimony: Religious, Exemplified Wicked (People): Prayer of

John 9:31

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